Broadcast Signal Reception and Planning Considerations

Licensees providing broadcasting and other telecommunications services generally depend upon good radio signal access to their intended receivers. For example, good television reception needs to be in good range from transmitter to receiving aerial, within the intended service area of a transmitter. While the broadcasters cannot guarantee good reception for everyone, they are required by their licence conditions to provide a high quality of service; they must ensure and maintain a satisfactory signal across each area for reception on recommended equipment. The construction of new buildings or other structures, such as wind turbines, can interfere with broadcast and other telecommunications services, and the possibility of such interference can be a material planning consideration (see Policy TEL 2).