5 FAQs about How to requisition land for EMS to build communication base stations

Who approves a mobile phone base station?

There are rules telcos must follow to install mobile phone base stations. The decision on who approves a base station depends on several planning factors, including: the classification/zoning of the land. To find out if a base station requires approval under local government, state or territory planning law, please contact your local council.

Can a telco install a mobile phone base station?

All mobile phone base stations must stay within the safe limits of electromagnetic energy (EME). Telcos can only install a mobile phone base station if they can show it will stay in the safe limits. A telco can install a temporary base station to either: minimise service disruption during the maintenance or replacement of an existing facility.

What if a mobile phone base station is low-impact?

If a base station is low-impact or no approval is required under the local government, state or territory planning process, telcos consult with you by following the applicable consultation process in the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code. All mobile phone base stations must stay within the safe limits of electromagnetic energy (EME).

How do I find out if a base station needs approval?

To find out if a base station requires approval under local government, state or territory planning law, please contact your local council. A limited range of facilities may also be subject to Commonwealth approval processes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. If a base station is:

Is a low-impact facility a telecommunications facility?

not a low-impact facility – approvals may be required depending on the applicable local government, state or territory planning law. Low-impact facilities are determined in the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018.

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