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Masts feel the wind of change

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0139) 29 September 2001, 132-134(3)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Until now telecoms operators have not needed to stand up for their rights to retain apparatus on a site. However, suggests the demand created by third-generation networks is about to change this situation. Examines the implications of the Telecommunications Act 1984 with regard to the new licences issued to operators to set up third-generation networks. Also recommends telecoms operators consider PPG8, which affects planning permission for telecoms masts and apparatus.

Until now telecoms operators have not needed to stand up for their rights to retain apparatus on a site. However, suggests the demand created by third-generation networks is about to change this situation. Examines the implications of the Telecommunications Act 1984 with regard to the new licences issued to operators to set up third-generation networks. Also recommends telecoms operators consider PPG8, which affects planning permission for telecoms masts and apparatus.