Paragraph 5 I1

After regulation 6 (conservation areas), insert–

“6A.

(1)

Electronic communications apparatus installed by a code operator in a conservation area is not required to be installed underground where—

(a)

the apparatus comprises fixed-line broadband lines, fixed-line broadband cabinets or fixed-line broadband poles; and

(b)

the code operator has given the planning authority one month’s notice in writing that the code operator intends to install such apparatus in the area in question.

(2)

Regulation 5(2), 5(2A) and 5(3) apply in respect of a notice given under paragraph (1).

(3)

A code operator is not required to give notice under paragraph (1) where the electronic communications apparatus is a fixed-line broadband service line.”.