Written question WQ96973
- Asked by
- Sam RowlandsConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What consideration has the Cabinet Secretary given to explicitly referencing the importance of digital infrastructure in Welsh planning policy documents?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Future Wales and Planning Policy Wales support the roll out of broadband and mobile digital infrastructure in new developments. The Welsh Government encourages planning authorities to work with digital infrastructure providers to plan for future needs and support infrastructure delivery. Mobile telecommunications infrastructure is supported by extensive permitted development rights.