The way in which the telecoms market interacts with the planning system has evolved and changed over time, and much of the policy, guidance and legislation is complex, detailed and often challenging. While the mobile operators have the benefit of some permitted development rights under current legislation, formal discussions and submissions are still required, and the need to understand the implications of any given scheme are now critical to success. Services offered include the following:

Strategic District/Area wide discussions with Local Planning •
Authorities and other interested parties •
Representations on emerging plans and policies •
Site identification and assessment •
Site specific pre-application discussions and consultation •
Full range of formal applications and submissions, including Listed •
Building Applications and Scheduled Monument Consent •
Dealing with enforcement proceedings •
Clearance of planning conditions •
Temporary sites and schemes under Emergency Works Powers •
Written and Oral Planning Appeals •