Court ruling threatens 3G masts
Series: Sunday Times ; 28 January 2001, 3(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: In December 2000, the High Court ruled it was unlawful for the DETR to decide planning appeals. This landmark decision poses a threat to the erection of 28,000 new phone masts, which are needed for the £30bn 3G mobile network. The need to submit mast applications to a full review could severely delay the building programme needed for this next generation of mobile phones.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3705-31 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 110715-1001 |
In December 2000, the High Court ruled it was unlawful for the DETR to decide planning appeals. This landmark decision poses a threat to the erection of 28,000 new phone masts, which are needed for the £30bn 3G mobile network. The need to submit mast applications to a full review could severely delay the building programme needed for this next generation of mobile phones.