Ariel mast in neighbouring garden

qball_999

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. 

Appreciate any responses 

neilmcl

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.

theoretica

Seems too big to have without planning permission https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/48/satellitetv_and_radio_antenna

noitsnotme

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-interference

[Deleted User]

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

qball_999

Would it effect internet, had nothing but issues recently with connectivity working from home, or is it more TV reception?  

theoretica

Especially likely to affect wifi rather than wired connection to the box.

theoretica

See also https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54239180

noitsnotme

qball_999 said:

Would it effect internet, had nothing but issues recently with connectivity working from home, or is it more TV reception?  

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.

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.

oh_really

If nothing else, the starlings look pretty contented 

George_Michael

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 science

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.