Local Requirements - Digital Infrastructure Statement

Types of application or development that require this information 

• New buildings with a floor space of 1,000 square metres or more.
• Residential developments providing 10 or more residential units.
• Residential sites of 0.5 hectares or more (where the number of units are not specified.
• Any development on a site of 1 hectare or more

What information is required?  

A Digital Infrastructure Statement is required in order to ensure that developers provide suitable on-site duct and chamber infrastructure to support the provision of digital technology in new developments. A Digital Infrastructure Statement should include:

• Details of engagement with providers.
• Current and potential connectivity options.
• Identify any developer contributions to costs which may be required.
• The proposed method for installing digital infrastructure.
• Details of how the infrastructure will be future proofed, for example ducting which is capable of accommodating more than one provider.
• Any design implications for other elements of the scheme where appropriate for example building design, street design and maintenance (including street trees/drainage) or other utilities providers.

The statement can be relatively brief and may be incorporated into a Design and Access Statement or Planning Statement. This should be made clear in the title of the document.

Further information

• Bradford Digital Strategy

Policy driver

• National Planning Policy Framework - Chapter 10: Supporting high quality communications infrastructure
• Core Strategy - PolicyTR5: Improving Connectivity and Accessibility
• Homes and Neighbourhoods SPD – 1.4