Scottish Government

2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Tables
List of Acronyms
Summary
CHAPTER ONE - CONTEXT OF THE REPORT
Telecommunications for a Modern Scotland
Planning for Telecommunications in a Modern Scotland
The Study in the Wider Research and Policy Context
Structure of the Report
CHAPTER TWO - RESEARCH QUESTIONS AND METHODOLOGY
Research Aims and Research Questions
Research Methodology
Focus Groups
Case Studies
Surveys
CHAPTER THREE - THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
The Changing Face of the Telecommunications Industry
The Telecommunications Industry
An Overview of the Technology
Three Generations: From Analogue to 3G in Twenty Years
Technology in Action
Antennas and Masts
Telecommunications and Health
The Precautionary Approach
ICNIRP
Code of Best Practice
CHAPTER FOUR - THE LAND USE PLANNING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN SCOTLAND
Background to the Planning Controls
Legislative Basis of the Present Regime
Policy Basis of the Present Regime
Local Plans and Supplementary Guidance
Development Control
Consultation Prior to the Introduction of the New Planning Controls
Concerns and Issues
CHAPTER FIVE - THE LAND USE PLANNING ARRANGEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACROSS THE UK
Communications Policy
Statutory Undertakers
An Overview of the Current Land Use Planning Arrangements
The Legal Context for Determining Planning Applications across the UK
Material Considerations
CHAPTER SIX - ASSESSING THE EVIDENCE: THE PROCESSES AT WORK
The Impact on Planning Authorities
The Impact on the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit
Dialogue between the Industry and Planning Authorities
Elected Council Members' Ability to Represent Constituents' Concerns
Bringing it All Together
CHAPTER SEVEN - ASSESSING THE EVIDENCE: THE OUTCOMES ON THE GROUND
Outcomes on the Ground
The Effects on the Telecommunications Industry
A Better Outcome between the Needs of the Industry and the Environment
CHAPTER EIGHT - BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Evaluation for Accountability
Evaluation for Development
Evaluation for Knowledge
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Geddes Institute wishes to thank all those who contributed to the research findings and without whom the study could not have been undertaken. In particular, we would like to thank the members of the Research Steering Group, the interviewees, and the focus group participants. Contributors to the study were drawn from a broad cross-section of the communities of interest concerned with the planning and development of mobile telecommunications in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.

We would like to acknowledge the particular contributions of the case study authorities: East Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Highland, Scottish Borders, and the Western Isles; the Mobile Operators Association and the telecommunications operators and their agents; Scottish Natural Heritage; the Community Councils; and Graham U'ren (Royal Town Planning Institute in Scotland). Finally, we would like to thank all those who responded to invitations to comment on the research questions.