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Introduction to PPS 10 Telecommunications
1.0-1.4NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Modern telecommunications are an essential and beneficial element in the life of the people of Northern Ireland and of the regional economy. Much of the telephone network is, of course, long establish
telecommunicationssite-planningnon-domesticEconomic Benefits of Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure
2.2NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Fast, reliable and cost-effective modern telecommunications can attract new businesses and enable economic growth by opening up new markets and new opportunities for diverse and innovative services. T
commercialsite-planningNorthern Ireland Executive Programme for Government - Communications Infrastructure
2.3NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Programme for Government (December 2001) indicates that the Executive will work to ensure that the communications infrastructure of Northern Ireland is developed to a standard that our economy req
commercialsite-planningNorthern Ireland Executive Telecommunications Strategy (2002-2005)
2.4NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
During 2002-2005 the Executive, working with the private sector, will also continue to implement the telecommunications strategy that will ensure that all of Northern Ireland has a world class telecom
site-planningRegional Development Strategy - Telecommunications Network Enhancement
2.5NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland 2025 (RDS) published in September 2001 by the Department for Regional Development acknowledges that continuing developments in telecommunications
site-planningPlanning Implications and Predicted Trends
3.8-3.9NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
With continued growth in demand for the use of telecommunications and anticipated changes to the nature of the industry, it is envisaged that the following trends will have specific and general implic
non-domesticsite-planningPolicy Objectives for Telecommunications
4.1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The main objectives of this Statement are to: • facilitate the continuing development of telecommunications infrastructure in an efficient and effective manner; • ensure that where appropriate new tel
non-domesticsite-planningTelecommunications Operators Discussion During Development Plan Preparation
5.1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
During the process of development plan preparation, telecommunications operators may wish to discuss with the Department the likely extent of the network coverage for the particular plan area.
site-planningAllocation of Sites for Major Telecommunications Developments
5.2NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In certain circumstances, subject to technical limitations on location and siting, the Department may allocate particular sites in the development plan for major telecommunications developments, such
site-planningPolicy TEL 1: Control of Telecommunications Development
Policy TEL 1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department will permit proposals for telecommunications development where such proposals, together with any necessary enabling works, will not result in unacceptable damage to visual amenity or ha
non-domesticsite-planningRequirements for New Telecommunications Masts
Policy TEL 1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Proposals for the development of a new telecommunications mast will only be considered acceptable by the Department where the above requirements are met and it is reasonably demonstrated that: (a) the
non-domesticsite-planningInformation Requirements for Code System Operators and Broadcasters
Policy TEL 1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Applications for telecommunications development by Code System Operators or broadcasters will need to include: (1) information about the purpose and need for the particular development including a des
non-domesticsite-planningAdequacy of Information and Refusal of Permission
Policy TEL 1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Where information on the above matters is not made available or is considered inadequate the Department will refuse planning permission.
non-domesticsite-planningPolicy aim for telecommunications development
6.1NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department's policy seeks to enable the telecommunications industry to expand its operations in a manner that keeps the visual and environmental impact of telecommunications equipment to a minimum
non-domesticsite-planningTechnical and operational constraints for telecommunications
6.2NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The Department recognises that telecommunications code system operators are obliged to provide their services to the public at large and have to work within the constraints of the technology to meet t
non-domesticsite-planningMinimizing visual and environmental impact of telecommunications
6.3NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In submitting proposals for telecommunications development applicants should seek a solution which minimises visual and environmental impact. Individual circumstances will determine how this can best
non-domesticsite-planningMitigation measures and application requirements
6.4NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In all cases applications will need to include details of what measures have been considered to mitigate the visual and environmental impact of the proposal. In addition where existing infrastructure
non-domesticsite-planningMinor Telecommunications Development and De Minimus Principle
6.5-6.6NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Wherever practicable, operators and others should seek to provide telecommunications infrastructure through the use of smaller, more unobtrusive and lower powered equipment. In built up areas such equ
non-domesticsite-planningLarger Telecommunications Infrastructure – General Approach
6.7-6.8NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
To facilitate the on-going roll-out of modern telecommunications networks the Department acknowledges that there will continue to be a need for larger telecommunications equipment and apparatus, such
non-domesticsite-planningconservationDesign and Camouflage Techniques for Larger Apparatus
6.9NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
There is a range of different design and camouflage techniques for masts, antennas, equipment housing and cable runs which can help to disguise or conceal them. These include apparatus coloured to mat
non-domesticsite-planningSiting of Larger Apparatus in Built-Up Areas
6.10NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
In built up areas operators should wherever possible seek to locate and disguise larger apparatus on existing buildings and structures so that it is not conspicuous. Design should be sympathetic to th
non-domesticsite-planningMast sharing and environmental design optimization
6.20-6.21NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
accommodate any necessary landscape works. Depending on location the Department will also bear in mind that an appropriately designed single operator mast may be less intrusive in the environment than
non-domesticsite-planningSite capacity for future sharing
6.22NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Where it is agreed that the future sharing of a particular mast or site is desirable, the Department will wish to be satisfied that the site can accommodate any additional apparatus that would be requ
non-domesticsite-planningDatabase of existing cellular base stations
6.24NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
As outlined in paragraph 2.18 the Radiocommunications Agency has recently developed a publicly accessible database of all operating externally sited cellular base stations in the UK. This should assis
non-domesticsite-planningPublic bodies providing property for telecommunications development
6.25NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Public bodies, such as Government agencies and local district councils, may be able to reduce planning problems for applicants for telecommunications development and for the community at large by maki
non-domesticsite-planningRemoval condition for telecommunications apparatus
6.26NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Where planning permission is granted for telecommunications apparatus the Department will impose a condition requiring its removal, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is no longer required for
non-domesticsite-planningAerodrome Proximity Requirements
6.27NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
Applications for masts within 3 kilometres of the perimeter of an aerodrome, will be required to include evidence that the Civil Aviation Authority, the Ministry of Defence or the aerodrome operator,
telecommunicationsnon-domesticsite-planningClosure of analogue mobile networks and site re-use encouragement
C9NI-wide·PPS 10 Telecommunications
The original analogue cellular networks have now closed down, and have been replaced by GSM (see below). They are therefore not described in this Statement. However, with the closure of the analogue n
telecommunicationsmobile-networkssite-planning