email: julie.ayre@scambs.gov.uk; DETR GUIDELINES FOR SATTELITE DISHES are available on You have the responsibility for the selection , the siting, the sympathetic appearance of any dish that you buy or rent. In coming to a decision on the selection and siting of a dish, you should take account of its impact on the neighbours , the public , the environment. The retailer or installer may be able to advise you on these matters, but if there is any doubt, then you should contact your local planning department" Checklist for Selection, Purchase, and Installation Check if you need the landlord's, or owner's consent. Don't allow a dish to be installed without first finding out whether or not you need planning permission. Use reputable and authorised suppliers and installers. Select a dish no larger than the minimum required for good reception. Site the dish in an inconspicuous place, preferably where your neighbours and the public cannot see it. Avoid breaking the skyline with the dish and, whenever possible don't site it in front of the house. Select a dish that blends in with its chosen background. PLANNING PERMISSION FOR EXTENSIONS (LINK) |