Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 42671

5G: Infrastructure

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken for decisions on planning applications to be made on the rollout of new (a) 5G and (b) 5GSA infrastructure.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The Government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide coverage of standalone 5G to all populated areas by 2030. Most wireless infrastructure, including ground-based masts and rooftop antennas, benefit from permitted development rights. This means that mobile...

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