The question of whether to privately develop a base station site or rent space on someone else’s site may be resolved by the planning authorities rather than the developer. Before planning consent will be given the developer must normally prove that no existing site will meet the requirements. However, assuming that land is available and planning consent might be forthcoming, other factors to consider are costs, both initial and recurring, and access for services, materials during building and tower erection and for maintenance during bad weather (Table 19.1).