Policy information sourced from the Woldingham Neighbourhood Plan

L7 Broadband and Mobile Communications

Proposals for the development of broadband and mobile communications infrastructure will be supported, provided that:

  1. the design, siting and appearance of the proposed apparatus and associated structures seeks to minimise impact on the visual amenity, character or appearance of the surrounding area, being sympathetic to their immediate surroundings in respect of scale, form and colour, and respects the amenity of neighbouring properties;
  2. consultation with the local community on the placement of proposed apparatus is encouraged;
  3. if on a building, apparatus and associated structures are sited and designed so as to minimise impact on the external appearance of the host building;
  4. installation methods minimise disturbance to road surfaces and include provision for any remedial work to comply with approved standards;
  5. if a new mast is proposed, it is demonstrated that the applicant has explored the possibility of erecting apparatus on existing buildings, masts or other structures. Such evidence should accompany any application made to the local planning authority*;
  6. if development is proposed in a sensitive area, it will not have an unacceptable effect on areas of ecological interest, areas of landscape importance, archaeological sites, conservation areas or buildings of architectural or historic interest.

*When considering applications for telecommunications development, the local planning authority will have regard to the operational requirements of telecommunications networks and the technical limitations of the technology.

For more information please see the Woldingham Neighbourhood Plan