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Ariel mast in neighbouring garden
qball_999
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in Techie Stuff
Hi all
hopfully someone can assist. A neighbour has erected an Ariel that is over 20 meters high and 7 meters in width at the top. It actually protrudes over the next garden. Can anyone advise on what the legality is of this and whether planning permission is needed. Who do I speak to to find out and whether there are any health ramifications for this type of Ariel.
hopfully someone can assist. A neighbour has erected an Ariel that is over 20 meters high and 7 meters in width at the top. It actually protrudes over the next garden. Can anyone advise on what the legality is of this and whether planning permission is needed. Who do I speak to to find out and whether there are any health ramifications for this type of Ariel.
Appreciate any responses 
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I didn't the realise laundry manufacturer also made masts. I think the word you're looking for is aerial 😉
I would definitely be informing the council about this as it probably would require planning permission.4 -
Seems too big to have without planning permission https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/48/satellitetv_and_radio_antenna
But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll2 -
It’s an amateur (ham) radio antenna. It has the potential to cause interference to various electronic devices. You can speak to Ofcom if you have concerns - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement/troubleshooting-interference/reporting-interference2
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There are no health issues, don't believe unscientific conspiracy theories about radio waves, they're all made up by people who don't understand science
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Would it effect internet, had nothing but issues recently with connectivity working from home, or is it more TV reception?0
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Especially likely to affect wifi rather than wired connection to the box.
But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll0 -
But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll0 -
It’s more likely to be TV and radio reception that is affected. Wi-fi is on a completely different frequencies to amateur radio so normal transmissions shouldn’t affect it but if the antenna or equipment is faulty it could cause issues. Hard wired internet over Ethernet cables shouldn’t be affected at all.qball_999 said:Would it effect internet, had nothing but issues recently with connectivity working from home, or is it more TV reception?
The owner of the antenna should have an amateur radio licence and one of the requirements of the licence is to work with neighbours who are potentially experiencing interference. Try speaking to them in the first instance.
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If nothing else, the starlings look pretty contented1
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Touch or stand very close to an HF aerial whilst it's transmitting then come back and say there's no health issues from radio waves.Deleted_User said:There are no health issues, don't believe unscientific conspiracy theories about radio waves, they're all made up by people who don't understand science0
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