Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Approaches
Representation ID: 1367
Received: 08/07/2008
It will depend on your Local Development Scheme as to which documents are produced, which documents have a statutory role in development control & which should be considered as material considerations. We would suggest that thsi policy be stand alone within one of the main LDDs, with any background info., such as electromagnetic fields & public health, being contained within a seperate LDD or what is currently termed SPG. This could then be read with PPG8, the Code of Best Practice to give comprehensive background to any proposed development. We would consider it appropriate to include the policy & would suggest:
Modern telecommunications systems have grown rapidly in recent years with more than two thirds of the population now owning a mobile phone. Mobile communications are now considered an integral part of the success of most business operations & individual lifestyles. With new services such as the advance third generation (3G) services, demand for new telecommunications infrastructure is continuing to grow. The Council are keen to facilitate this expansion whilst at the same time minimising any environmental iimpacts. It is our policy to reduce the proliferation of new masts by encouraging mast sharing & location on existing tall structures & buildings. Further information on telecommunications can be found in LDD...