To accompany planning applications in Manchester, Bristol and throughout the rest of the UK, we have been providing broadband connectivity assessments for over 10 years. Contact us on 01926 744771 to discuss your proposed development, construction project, planning application or broadband connectivity assessment requirements.
Advanced and high-quality communications infrastructure is essential for sustainable economic growth. The implementation of high-speed broadband technology and other communications networks plays a vital role in enhancing the provision of local community facilities and services. In Manchester, when submitting a planning application to Manchester City Council (MCC), a broadband connectivity assessment (also known as a digital connectivity assessment) is required, along with a standard radio and TV reception impact study, which we also provide. We produce broadband and digital connectivity assessments for construction companies, property developers and architects to support planning application submissions.
Manchester – Manchester City Council (MCC), “Full, Outline, Reserved Matters & Variation/Removal of Conditions Planning Applications – Is Your Application Valid?”, September 2018, MCC. Broadband Connectivity Assessment
All new build residential developments must incorporate measures to facilitate digital connectivity for all new build residential properties having regard to the Data Ducting Infrastructure Guidance produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government. (Section 10 NPPF)
Places for Everyone, March 2024
Places for Everyone is a long-term plan of nine Greater Manchester districts (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) for jobs, new homes, and sustainable growth. It has been published by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of the nine districts. The Places for Everyone Plan took effect and became part of the statutory development plan for each of the nine PfE authorities on March 21, 2024.
Policy JP-C2: Digital Connectivity
We support the provision of affordable, high quality, digital infrastructure. In making decisions we will support a range of measures, including:
1. Enabling the roll-out of latest generation mobile technology and full fibre to the premises connectivity, in a way that maximises coverage whilst protecting townscape quality and ensuring an ability to respond to updated/changing technology;
2. Requiring all new development to have full fibre to premises connections, unless technically infeasible and/or unviable, and to incorporate multiple-ducting compliant with telecoms standards, to facilitate future-proof gigabit-capable network connections. It is expected that internet connections will be operational and immediately accessible to network providers when occupiers move into new properties and
3. Facilitating the provision of free, secure, high speed public wi-fi connections, particularly in the most frequented areas.
Contact us on 01926 744771 to discuss your proposed development, construction project, planning application or broadband connectivity assessment requirements