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Telecommunications & Mast Prior Approval Assessment
GPDO Part 16 (Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015)
About this tool: Telecoms Prior Approval
GPDO Part 16 prior-approval screening for masts and apparatus — siting and appearance test and consultation triggers.
When to use it
Use for telecoms masts, antennas or equipment cabinets proposed under permitted development.
Policy and guidance it draws on
GPDO 2015 Part 16, NPPF communications policies CO1-CO2
Part of Environmental Intelligence
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