Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review

Object

Representation ID: 268

Received: 28/02/2014

Respondent: Mono Consultants Limited

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The policies should include a specific telecommunications policy outlining the criteria which should be met by proposals for the installation of telecommunications equipment in order gain permission. These criteria would include the impact on visual amenity, proof of consideration of alternative sites and potential impact on ecology, landscape, archaeology and heritage. The policy should include an introduction indicating the Council's wish to facilitate expansion of the mobile telecommunications network whilst encouraging sharing of masts and equipment and installation on existing structures.