This topic

how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

J34R12 — Thu, 02 May 2024 10:23:52 GMT

how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

iniltous — Thu, 02 May 2024 10:29:41 GMT

What do you mean , on your own land , or in a public area ?, an overhead Openreach ( not BT ) cable or an underground one ?

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

J34R12 — Thu, 02 May 2024 10:36:41 GMT

An underground cable. And if you would know for both a public space and private land that would be great, thanks.

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

Keith_Beddoe — Thu, 02 May 2024 10:42:50 GMT

@J34R12

You would need to ask Openreach about this, as its nothing to do with BT Retail, who run this forum.

https://www.openreach.com/help-and-support

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

J34R12 — Thu, 02 May 2024 10:53:51 GMT

okay thank you

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

iniltous — Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:09 GMT

The depth of cover and separation between other services is shown on the Openreach site ( for developers on ‘new sites’ and utilities excavating near existing plant ) , but it’s not something a regular consumer would need to know , however if you suspect some buried lineplant is in your way of whatever you are intending to do , you don’t build on top of it , if its deep enough in the ground, it’s diversionary works ,and should be moved out if the way , that generally the requester pays for but is for major works , like widening a road , but posting in here , presumably it’s a much smaller thing you are intending to do .

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

TD3 — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:56:13 GMT

In a public park but in a fenced area, separate from the public.