Communication tower base station installation requirements

Can a radio base station be installed within a building?

The proposed radio base station installation within building is certified to constitute material change in use which necessitates submission of notification to the Building Authority under BO s25.

What is a radio base station reconfiguration procedure?

This procedure outlines the application procedure to be followed by the mobile services operators (hereinafter called the “operators”) for the reconfiguration of existing radio base stations NOT involving changes in the structural design and planning perspective of the parent building, and the change of land use.

What if a telco is installing a new base station?

If a telco is installing a new base station, it may not yet be on this list. The Radio Frequency National Site Archive allows you to get email updates when a telco adds new information for a base station site. To subscribe to this service, go to the Radio Frequency National Site Archive subscription page and enter your details.

Does a radio base station need planning permission?

A radio base station not meeting the definition of “Telecommunications Radio Base Station” is considered as a type of “Public Utility Installation”. Whether it will require planning permission from the TPB will depend on the provisions of the concerned statutory plan.