Allow radio operators to install antennas & masts without planning permission
Reform planning laws to allow licensed amateur radio operators to install antennas and masts without planning permission, to support innovation, skills, and emergency communications.
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- 10 FEB 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Roger Williams
Background
Amateur radio is an experimental and educational hobby for many, and antennas may need to be changed to suit varying atmospheric conditions. We believe current planning rules make this costly and impractical. We request planning law reforms for permitted development rights for licensed amateur radio operators to erect up to two antennas, to a maximum height of 15 metres or 5 metres above roof height (whichever is greater), and a maximum width of 8 metres. We would like reforms stipulate that only larger installations require planning permission. A modest antenna licence fee, payable to local councils, could support this concession.