Code of best practice on mobile network development in England

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides guidance in England to Mobile Network Operators, their agents and contractors, and local planning authorities, aiming to ensure that the Government’s objective of supporting high quality communications infrastructure is achieved in a timely manner, but in a way that also minimises the potential impact that can be associated with such development. Also aims to make sure that appropriate engagement takes place with local communities and other interested parties. Applies to all forms of wireless development, but very obviously is most relevant to proposals for new masts or base stations and significant additions or extensions to existing sites.

Document History

Superseded by Code of practice for wireless network development in England (DCMS, 2022). Supersedes 2013 edition. 2016 edition published 24 November 2016. Developed by a working group comprising: Arqiva; the Department for Communities and Local Government; the Department for Culture Media and Sport; the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Historic England; the Local Government Association; Mobile UK (representing the Mobile Network Operators); Landscapes for Life; National Parks England; and the Planning Officers Society.

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