Proposed Development by Telecommunications Code System Operators

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Application form for prior approval on telecommunications development by an electronic communications code operator under permitted development rights in England (Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A). It collects applicant, agent, and site address details, and asks about any pre-application advice. The form requires description of the proposed telecommunications apparatus, whether it replaces existing equipment, and key specifications such as height, size, and colour. It asks for confirmation of compliance with ICNIRP radio frequency public exposure guidelines and whether a Supplementary Information Template is included. It also covers neighbour and community consultation. A checklist highlights required submissions, including multiple copies, a location plan, and the correct fee. The applicant or agent must sign a declaration of accuracy, provide contact details, and indicate site visit access and preferred contact.

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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Development by or on behalf of an electronic communications code operator for the purpose of the operator's Electronic Communications Network in, on, over or under land controlled by that operator or in accordance with the electronic communications code

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 16, Class A

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1. Applicant Name and Address

Title:
First name:
Last name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Address 3:
County:
Country:
Postcode:
Company (optional):
House number:
House name:
House suffix:
Unit:

2. Agent Name and Address

Title:
House name:
House suffix:
House number:
Unit:
Company (optional):
First name:
Last name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Address 3:
County:
Country:
Postcode:

3. Site Address Details

Please provide the full postal address of the application site.

House name:
House suffix:
House number:
Unit:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Address 3:
County:
Postcode (optional):
Easting:
Northing:

Description of location or a grid reference. (must be completed if postcode is not known):

Description:

4. Pre-application Advice

Has assistance or prior advice been sought from the local authority about this application? Yes No

If Yes, please complete the following information about the advice you were given. (This will help the authority to deal with this application more efficiently).

Please tick if the full contact details are not known, and then complete as much as possible:

Officer name:
Reference:
Date: (DD/MM/YYYY) (must be pre-application submission)

Details of pre-application advice received?

5. Telecommunications Apparatus

Please specify the type of apparatus to be installed or altered (e.g. call box, mast):

Are you replacing an existing installation? Yes No

Please provide further details of the apparatus (e.g. height, size, colour, etc):

If Yes, please provide further details of the existing apparatus (e.g. height, size, colour etc):

Are you submitting a declaration confirming that the apparatus is in full compliance with the requirements of the radio frequency (RF) public exposure guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)? The emissions from all mobile phone network operators' equipment on the site must be taken into account when determining compliance. Yes No

Are you also providing a completed Supplementary Information Template (as set out in Appendix D of the Code of Best Practice on Mobile Phone Network Development)? Yes No

6. Supplementary Information

Have you consulted your neighbours or the local community about the proposal? Yes No

If Yes, please provide details:

7. Neighbour and Community Consultation

8. Planning Application Requirements - Checklist

Please read the following checklist to make sure you have sent all the information in support of your proposal. Failure to submit all information required will result in your application being deemed invalid. It will not be considered valid until all information required by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) has been submitted.

  • The original and 3 copies* of a completed and dated prior approval form:
  • The original and 3 copies of the location plan to a scale not less than 1:2500:
  • The correct fee:

*National legislation specifies that the applicant must provide the original plus three copies of the form and supporting documents (a total of four copies), unless the application is submitted electronically or, the LPA indicate that a smaller number of copies is required. LPAs may also accept supporting documents in electronic format by post (for example, on a CD, DVD or USB memory stick). You can check your LPA's website for information or contact their planning department to discuss these options.

9. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.

Signed - Applicant:
Or signed - Agent:
Date (DD/MM/YYYY): (date cannot be pre-application)

10. Applicant Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code:
National number:
Extension number:
Country code (Mobile number optional):
Country code (Fax number optional):
Email address (optional):

11. Agent Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code:
National number:
Extension number:
Country code (Mobile number optional):
Country code (Fax number optional):
Email address (optional):

12. Site Visit

Can the site be seen from a public road, public footpath, bridleway or other public land? Yes No

If the planning authority needs to make an appointment to carry out a site visit, whom should they contact? (Please select only one) Other (if different from the agent/applicant's details) Agent Applicant

If Other has been selected, please provide:

Contact name:
Telephone number:
Email address:

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