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100 _aSpurgeon, S
245 _aGood to talk
260 _c2001
490 _aTown & Country Planning
_v70(10) October 2001, 275-276(2)
520 _aDiscusses the debate over mobile phone mast sites and the role the planning process should play in decisions regarding the siting of masts. Highlights the dilemma for government posed by the rapid growth in the mobile phone industry compounded by the imminent introduction of third generation (3G) networks and the public concern over health risks. Outlines the development of the planning process in relation to telecommunications with reference to the 'Telecommunications Code', the 'prior approval' requirement for operators and the revised PPG8. Concludes that government still needs to address health concerns and suggests that the Stewart Report recommendation for emission guidelines could be one solution. References.
590 _aABS
650 _aMOBILE PHONE MASTS
650 _aPPG8
650 _aPLANNING SYSTEM
650 _aEMISSIONS
650 _aPLANNING PROCESS
650 _aPLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE
650 _aHEALTH RISKS
650 _aTELECOMMUNICATIONS MASTS
690 _aTRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
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