Installation of telecommunications equipment

Information needed in addition to the consultation letter or the completed planning application forms and application fee.

Two copies of all drawings and any other documents and an electronic version of all plans and documents. Read the guidance note on the electronic submission of planning drawings and supporting documents.

• Site plan at a scale of 1:500 or 1:1250 scale showing the site and its surroundings. The site boundary must be clearly marked by bold black or red outline or hatching.
• Block plan if appropriate to show the location of the works on the building.
• Existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections showing the proposed equipment. All drawings should be at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 or at a scale large enough to clearly show the proposed works.
• If equipment is proposed at roof level within a Designated View as set out in the London Plan London View Management Framework Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) or with the St Paul's Heights Policy Area, the existing and proposed spot heights (AOD) should be shown on the drawings. Where the development has an impact on a Designated View as set out in the London Plan London View Management Framework Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), evidence will be needed demonstrating the impact of the proposal using the methods set out in the SPG. The methods to be used are Qualitative Visual Assessment and Geometric Definition.
• Manufacturers’ specifications for the proposed equipment.
• Where Code Operators’ telecommunications antennae are proposed, please supply a valid ICNRP certificate.
• Details of any consultations carried out by the Code Operators with regard to the Code of Best Practice 10 Commitments.
• Details and copies of any consultations carried out under the Traffic Light Rating System.
• Additional information to support the application, such as a covering letter and photographs.

Drawings should include:

• Existing and proposed roof plans. These should show spot heights and existing roof features, including roof pitches, chimney stacks and other dishes.
• Existing and proposed elevations of the building indicating the proposed equipment.
• Existing and proposed cross sections through the building indicating the proposed equipment.
• Large scale details of the external appearance of the proposed equipment and any associated fixings, ductwork or access ways.
• Any associated works, including enclosures or screening.
• Proposed materials and finishes to be applied.
• A montage showing the effect of the proposed equipment on any significant views.

Please note that:

• All drawings must be numbered.
• All drawings must be dimensioned and drawn to an accurate metric scale.
• Each drawing must be labelled to indicate what is shown.
• Drawings must show the surrounding context and adjoining buildings and include orientation points such as street names and north points.
• All drawings must be annotated to show the proposed changes, materials and finishes.
• When highlighting features and areas please use tone, varied line thickness or bold primary colours as drawings are normally only scanned in black and white.