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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The introduction of the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) in
December 2017 brought significant changes to the telecommunications
sector, with major implications for both new installations and existing
mast sites. The ECC governs the relationship between landowners and
telecoms operators, covering site access, installation, maintenance, and
ongoing occupation.
While intended to streamline infrastructure delivery, the legislation has
largely favoured operators, making agreements more complex and often
more time-consuming to secure. A key change is the revised approach to
rent valuation, based on a
