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Telecommunications Masts (Planning Control) Bill

Amend the law relating to planning in connection with telecommuniciations masts and associated apparatus; to amend the electronic communications code in connection with telecommunications masts and associated apparatus and make further provision about that code; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 November 2007

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would change planning rules for installing telecommunications masts and related equipment. It also updates the rules governing the electronic communications code as they apply to telecoms masts, with additional provisions about that code.

Key Points

Amends planning law relating to telecommunications masts and associated apparatus.
Reforms the electronic communications code as it relates to telecoms masts and apparatus.
Adds further provisions to the electronic communications code.
Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the Second Reading.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the Committee stage, then to Report and Third Reading before potential consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

Mobile network operators and other telecoms providersLocal planning authorities and planning professionalsLandowners and occupiers of property where masts may be builtResidents and communities near proposed mast sitesConstruction contractors and suppliers of telecoms equipmentConsumers who rely on mobile and broadband services

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