Council bouyant at broadband boost
In a release from him which was tabled at last Monday night’s May Council meeting, councillors learned that planning applications will no longer be needed to replace, alter or extend an existing mast or antenna or to install a limited number of antennas on an existing mast.
The Minister stated: “I want to see better coverage for mobiles and broadband. Citizens, communities and business want this. My plan will help this. Permitted development for mobile upgrades on masts and antennas will help mobile operators improve coverage.”
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Hide AdCommenting on the announcement, Council Chief Executive, Anne Donaghy, described it as “good news for Ballymena” given that it would improve local access to 3G and 4G superfast mobile broadband” and she was successful in gaining permission from councillors to write to the Minister in support of the advancement achieved.