Policy information sourced from the Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

Policy 27 Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure (Strategic Policy)

A. The Council will promote the enhanced connectivity of the borough through supporting infrastructure for high speed broadband and telecommunications including next generation technology such as 5G and full fibre broadband connections. New development is expected to provide for full fibre and mobile connectivity in accordance with London Plan Policy SI 6 part A.

B. Applications for telecommunications development (including for prior approval under Part 16 of the General Permitted Development Order, or any other such future Order) will be considered in accordance with national policy and guidance and the following:

  1. The applicant will need to submit evidence to demonstrate that all options for sharing of existing equipment, including with other operators, and erecting masts on existing tall buildings or structures, have been fully explored before considering the erection of new structures or facilities.
  2. Visual impacts of telecommunications proposals should be minimised, including in line with Policy 28 ‘Local Character and Design Quality (Strategic Policy)’, particularly on roof tops.
  3. The applicant has demonstrated that the development will operate within the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Guidelines for public exposure.

For more information please see the Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan