Tribunal sets three stage approach to rural mast rents
23 December 2020 |
The Upper Tribunal adopted a three-stage approach to the rental value
The Upper Tribunal has set out three stages to take when settling telecoms mast rental agreements, in a decision which could shift the backlog of disputes.
Since its introduction in 2017, the Electronic Communications Code has caused widespread contention between landowners and operators as they try to agree on rental terms under its new provisions.
A recent case, involving a telecoms mast in woodland on a rural estate in the South Downs National Park, has seen the Upper Tribunal set the rent at £1,200 per year.
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This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.
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The government recognises the challenges communications network providers face in deploying digital infrastructure and has created the Barrier Busting Task Force (BBTF) to work with industry, local authorities and landowners to identify and remove barriers to deployment, including changes to the law.
This section provides guidance for providers on working collaboratively with local authorities, land owners, and property developers, and adopting best practice within the current legal framework.
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