ICNIRP Statement for Telecommunications Apparatus/ Telecommunications Development

Local Planning application requirements

ICNIRP Statement for Telecommunications Apparatus (Telecommunications Development – Supplementary Information)

Guidance

Planning applications for mast and antenna development by mobile phone network operators in England should be accompanied by a range of supplementary information including the area of search, details of any consultation undertaken, details of the proposed structure, and technical justification and information about the proposed development.

Planning applications should also be accompanied by a signed declaration that the equipment and installation has been designed to be in full compliance with the requirements of the radio frequency (RF) public exposure guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

All prior approval and full planning applications need to provide evidence of consultation with local schools and day nurseries. All applications must also be accompanied by a declaration that the proposal, when operational, will meet the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)

When required

Required for all prior approval and full planning applications for telecommunications and mobile phone masts.

Policy/drivers

• Policies D.DH2, D.DH1, S.DH1 and D.DH8 of the LBTH Local Plan 2031 (January 2020)
• National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance