In a consultation paper, published on 27th August 2019, the Government is seeking views on “the principle of amending permitted development rights in England to grant planning permission for mobile infrastructure to support deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage, particularly in rural areas”.
The proposals include removing the need for mobile phone operators to seek prior approval when installing radio housing equipment or upgrading masts to support 5G. The paper also suggests operators could be allowed to install building-based masts close to highways without planning permission and to build higher masts than currently allowed under permitted development rules.
Further information about the consultation can be found here. The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 4th November 2019.
If this is a topic about which you have strong views, either in support or opposition, please either submit your comments direct or tell the Parish Council. Comments may be made direct online, by email or by writing to:
Planning Infrastructure Division
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
3rd Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
