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Communication Mast Permit
Permit for erection, operation or renewal of a commercial communication mast.
Who needs it
Telecommunications/infrastructure operators and other entities proposing commercial communication masts.
Must comply with planning and applicable telecommunications/infrastructure requirements.
Instrument type: Infrastructure Permit
Related requirements noted by the issuing authority: Development permission; land/ownership documentation; other sector approvals where applicable
Fees
KCCA published schedule: UGX 500,000 per annum.
Annual fee; KCCA notes permits for masts are paid for before/at issuance as applicable.
Documents required
- Application and relevant land/planning/technical documentation.
Steps to apply
- 1Submit application
- 2Technical/planning assessment
- 3Approval
- 4Payment
- 5Permit
Key facts
- Processing time
- Subject to technical assessment.
- Validity / renewal
- Annual.
- Legal basis
- Physical Planning Act, 2010 and applicable building/planning and telecommunications framework.
