House of Commons · Petition P002872
Planning permission for telecommunication telegraph pole installation
14 November 2023
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning planning permission for telecommunication telegraph pole installation was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
Residents of Hull and East Riding are concerned about multiple broadband companies installing telegraph poles without consultation or alternatives, such as under-street cabling, due to current legislation that requires only notification to the local planning authority.
Action requested
The petitioners request the House of Commons to urge the Government to mandate designated communications network operators to apply for permission from the Local Planning Authority and consult affected residents before installing telegraph poles.
Key facts
- Three different broadband companies are installing infrastructure simultaneously in Hull and East Riding.
- Existing legislation allows installation without planning permission, requiring only 28 days notice to the local planning authority.
- There is no obligation on operators to consider alternatives such as under-street cabling or consult residents.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 14 November 2023
We have a unique situation in Hull and East Riding where three different broadband companies are installing broadband infrastructure at the same time, and they are not sharing with each other or the existing provider. This has resulted in telegraph poles being put up in areas that have never had them, or multiple sets in areas where they already exist. Existing legislation allows this to happen with the local planning authority and residents having no say in the matter. Residents want to be consulted about what happens in their own street.