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Planning Policies Framework for Telecommunications
6.0NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In exercise of its responsibility for planning control in Northern Ireland the Department assesses development proposals against all planning policies and other material considerations that are releva
non-domesticpublic-buildingcommercialindustrialPolicy TEL 2: Development and Interference with Television Broadcasting Services
Policy TEL 2NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department may refuse planning permission for development proposals which would result in undue interference with terrestrial television broadcasting services.
non-domesticcommercialindustrialhigh-riseImpact of Large Buildings and Structures on Television Reception
6.39NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Large, prominent buildings and structures such as tower blocks, sports stadiums, dock cranes and wind turbines can cause disruption to analogue television services by obstructing or reflecting the wan
non-domesticcommercialindustrialhigh-riseDeveloper Responsibility for Interference Assessment
6.40NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department will wish to be satisfied that the potential for interference has been fully taken into account in the siting and design of large and prominent buildings and structures, since it will b
non-domesticcommercialindustrialhigh-riseConsultation Process for Potential Interference
6.41NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In cases where evidence is submitted that undue interference is likely to occur as a result of development the Department will consult with the Radiocommunications Agency and the broadcasters or fixed
non-domesticcommercialindustrialhigh-riseDesign Factors and Mitigation Solutions
6.42NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Certain factors can be taken into account at the planning application stage, in particular the height and width of each face of the structure, the material and outside surface finish, and the orientat
non-domesticcommercialindustrialhigh-riseDepartment's aim for telecommunications infrastructure in new developments
A1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department wishes to ensure, as far as is practicable, that the telecommunication needs of future occupiers of new developments are accommodated in an appropriate fashion in the design and layout
non-domesticdwellingcommercialindustrialDuty to provide ducting and consult with telecommunications operators
A2NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Prospective developers of new housing areas, retail and office developments, community buildings and industrial areas should therefore consider at initial design stage with all relevant telecommunicat
dwellingcommercialnon-domesticindustrialPreferred methods of distributing cabling
A4NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In general, it is preferable to locate new cabling underground or along the external surfaces of buildings, but the method of distribution already prevailing in the area may be a relevant factor. Code
non-domesticdwellingcommercialindustrialEarly provision of underground ducting to avoid future costs and disruption
A5NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Where provision for underground ducting of cables is not made available at the design and construction stage, it may not be possible for future occupiers of land to ensure that future wires are placed
non-domesticdwellingcommercialindustrial