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.

2,314 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
78
Signature Deadline
Monday 10th August 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 11,458

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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.


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