Do I need planning permission?
Buildings up to 15 metres high (up to approximately 5 storeys)
For flats and commercial buildings you must apply for full planning permission.
For houses you must apply for householder planning permission.
This is if any of the following apply:
- more than two dishes will be fixed to the property in total
- it will be mounted on a chimney stack and exceed 60cm in size
- it is the only dish on the property and it exceeds 1m in size
- it is the second dish on the property and it exceeds 60cm in size
- it will protrude above the highest part of the roof on a property without a chimney
- it will protrude more than 60cm above the highest part of the roof or chimney stack. That is whichever is lower
- the flat is covered by an Article 4 Direction and the dish will be seen from the road
- the property is in a conservation area and the dish will be seen from the road
- the cubic capacity of each individual antenna is more than 35 litres.
If the building is a listed building (or part of), you must apply for listed building consent.
Buildings 15 metres high or more (approximately 5 storeys or more)
For flats and commercial buildings you must apply for full planning permission.
For houses you must apply for householder planning permission.
This is if any of the following apply:
- more than four dishes will be fixed to the property in total
- it will exceed 1.3m in size or 60cm if mounted on a chimney
- it will protrude more than 3m above the highest part of the roof
- it will protrude above the highest part of the roof on a property without a chimney
- the property is covered by an Article 4 Direction and the dish will be visible from the road
- the property is in a conservation area and the dish will be visible from the road
- the cubic capacity of each individual antenna is more than 35 litres.
If the building is a listed building (or part of), you must apply for listed building consent
Siting and design
Whether planning permission is needed or not, we want satellite dishes to be sited so they are least noticeable. This is to reduce their effect on the external appearance of the property and on the amenity of the area. They should also be removed as soon as they are no longer needed.
Where can I find more information?
You can find guidance and useful information about whether planning permission is needed here:
The satellite, TV and Radio Antenna section of the national planning portal
Can I get confirmation that I do not needed planning permission?
Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove an existing or proposed satellite dish is lawful.
Am I likely to get planning permission?
To find out whether your proposal is likely to be accepted, you can apply for pre-planning application advice.
How do I apply?
You can apply via the national planning portal. To find out what information is needed with your application, see making a planning application.
Still not sure whether you need planning permission?
If you need further advice about whether you need planning permission, contact planning advice and information.