Policy information sourced from the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031

23: Telecommunications

All telecommunications development should be sited and designed in such a way that it does not adversely affect the appearance of the surrounding area. The council will only grant planning permission of telecommunications equipment where:

a. The siting is not intrusive in the street scene and the design is of a height, scale and appearance which does not unduly detract from the character of the area or unacceptably harms the amenities of occupiers of neighbouring sites unless there is a specific need which outweighs the harm.

b. All alternative sites which fulfil the functional requirements of the equipment have been assessed.

c. It has been demonstrated that the use of existing facilities or sharing equipment with other operators has been considered.

d. Consideration has been given to the need to cater for the future growing demand for network development, including that of other operators.

e. Every effort has been made to minimise the visual impact of the proposal.

f. 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 Local Plan 2016-2031