Explanatory Memorandum to the Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016. SI 2016/700
Explanatory Memorandum SI 2016/700
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Explanatory Memorandum
Abstract
The regulations have been introduced in order to meet the requirements of European Directive 2014/61/EU and encourage the sharing of physical assets and information across the utility, transport and communication sectors. The aim is to lower the costs for increasing the speed of broadband to households in the UK and reduce planning, street works and access to land barriers.
History
Prepared by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Subjects
- Residential development
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Special subject areas
- European Union
- Planning and development
- Building services
- Other planning disciplines
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