Planning procedures vary across the UK and are subject to various national and devolved administration laws. Generally, most conventional TV aerials are not considered as being ‘development’, and they therefore do not require planning consent.
For satellite dishes, the situation is different; most households can erect a domestic satellite dish up to a specific size without needing planning permission. Considerations include;
People living in flats or rented accommodation should consult their landlord or managing agent about erecting aerials and satellite dishes, before doing so.
Specific advice for householders on the relevant planning regulations is published on the relevant countries websites (Digital UK is not responsible for the content of external internet sites):
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