Why Important

New satellite dishes are subject to Wirral Council Planning Permission and are only acceptable where they can be hidden from view and do not affect the character or setting of the buildings.

What to look for

Satellite dishes are too often placed in position with little regard to the overall visual effect.

As period buildings are often in split ownerships, that can create a multitude of satellite dishes on the same building. This visual clutter, often unintentional, can lower the value of the property and lead to Planning Enforcement action.

Similar consideration should also be given to how cabling will reach the dish without compromising the weather-tightness of the roof, or damaging stone or leadwork at cable fixing points.

How to fix

[]It may be possible to locate aerials within the roof space and, if possible, this is the best option.

Where there is a double ‘M’ roof, a satellite dish or TV Aerial can be hidden in the valley, as long as it is kept below the ridge level.

It may be possible to site a satellite dish or TV Aerial behind a parapet wall, again so that it cannot be seen.

Wherever possible use un-intrusive fibre optic cabling to provide the Satellite/TV service.

Avoiding creating problems

Do not leave redundant satellite dishes and TV aerials. They must be removed as soon as possible.