Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Development Management Plan
INF3: Electronic communication networks
- The Council will require all new development to be connected with high speed and reliable broadband. To facilitate high speed provision:
- Broadband connection should be directly accessed from the nearest exchange or cabinet;
- Cabling should be threaded through resistant tubing to enable easy access to the cable for future repair, replacement and upgrading;
- Exceptional circumstances can apply where applicants can show through consultation with broadband infrastructure providers, that this would not be possible, practical or economically viable. In these cases an equivalent developer contribution towards off site works will be sought which could enable greater access in the future; and
- Other forms of electronic communication infrastructure, such as facilities supporting mobile broadband and Wi-Fi, should be provided as appropriate, where possible and viable.
- Proposals for new telecommunications apparatus (including masts) must be sited and designed sympathetically to minimise the impact on the visual amenity, character and appearance of the surrounding area, coloured and finished appropriately, with provision of screening where necessary. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that options for sharing facilities and/or co-location with existing installations or structures have been explored and do not offer a practical alternative
For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan