Mobile Phone Reception Survey
Independent surveys assess mobile phone signal strength around developments, providing evidence to inform planning and demonstrate maintained service quality for future occupants.
Why Mobile Reception Assessment Matters
Buildings and other large structures (including wind turbines) can affect mobile signal strength by blocking or reflecting radio waves. This can reduce service quality for nearby residents and businesses.
Planning authorities may therefore request a mobile reception survey to demonstrate that a development will not significantly degrade coverage. Where conditions are imposed, post-construction surveys provide evidence that service quality remains acceptable and confirm compliance.
What Our Mobile Reception Survey Provides
Pager Power undertakes desktop analysis, consultation with network operators, and on-site signal surveys to evaluate mobile reception. Our assessments can include:
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Reception surveys recording baseline and post-construction coverage levels in key areas
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Propagation analysis to determine how a proposed development may influence signal strength
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Stakeholder engagement with mobile operators where appropriate
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Mitigation advice, such as signal repeaters, coverage adjustments, or alternative solutions if impacts are predicted
Support can be provided both at the planning stage, to evidence compliance and secure consent, and post-construction, to confirm conditions have been met and services remain reliable.
Reports are designed to be clear and accessible, giving consultees and planners confidence in the findings.
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We have always found it very easy to work with Pager Power
Pager Power undertake Radar and Aviation assessments for our wind turbine developments – particularly civil and MoD radar issues. We have always found it very easy to work with Pager Power, they always deliver what they say they will deliver on time. The assessments and advice are always spot on and have allowed us to progress projects with confidence, knowing that we will be able to deal with potential technical challenges should they arise. We have learned to trust and respect their advice and they are our go-to consultants for this type of work.
Guy HopwoodPrincipal Environmental Consultant, ADAS
Pager Power has helped us obtain planning permission across the UK
We first appointed Pager Power in 2004 to assess a number of wind farms in North East England resulting in objections being withdrawn by Newcastle Airport. The company has successfully helped us resolve NATS, Royal Airforce, telecommunications and minor airfield issues. Pager Power provides advice and technical analysis, are easy to talk to and deliver reports on time. Pager Power has helped us obtain planning permission across the UK including a range of onshore wind farms in North East England and Central Scotland.
Tony ScorerHead of Onshore Wind Development, EDF Energy
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