Consultation outcome

Mobile connectivity in England

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Detail of outcome

This is a summary of responses received and the government鈥檚 reply to the consultation to simplify existing permitted development rights for mobile infrastructure to boost coverage and mobile broadband. This is essential if businesses are to grow and create jobs.


Original consultation

Summary

This consultation set out the government鈥檚 proposals to change planning regulations which are slowing down the roll-out of 4G in England.

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Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposals to boost the roll-out of mobile and mobile broadband, which is essential to business growth and jobs.

Demand for mobile broadband including 4G - among consumers and business is high and growing all the time. But planning regulations are slowing down the roll-out of mobile services in many parts of the country. 皇冠体育app proposed changes will speed up the regulatory process for mobile and mobile broadband infrastructure, while ensuring strong safeguards are in place. 皇冠体育app proposed changes maximises the use of existing sites and the sharing of infrastructure between operators.

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Updates to this page

Published 3 May 2013
Last updated 26 July 2013 show all updates
  1. Added summary of responses and impact assessment. Published 26 July 2013.

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