5.4 Services

Utility poles are visually prominent in parts of the villages and there is pressure for new masts for telecom services. More street lighting has been debated for many years, but a majority of households responding to the questionnaire were opposed to lighting as being out of character with the rural nature of the Parish.

Minimise the visual impact of services

Ensure:
• the visual impact of new communications masts or equipment is minimised
• telecoms providers share masts wherever possible

Encourage:
• placing telephone and electricity cables underground in the villages when these need to be renewed