DC/26/02663

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Babergh

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Babergh for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Telecommunications applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, most of which come forward as prior approval cases under permitted development rules. The council typically has 56 days to consider siting and appearance only. The need for the network itself is treated as established, so objections carry most weight where they address visual impact or siting.

More on telecoms applications in our guide

• DC/26/02558 Granted

  Watsons Corner Water Tower Holt Road Polstead Suffolk

  Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Pre-commencement upgrade consultation as per supporting plans

  12 Jun 2026 0m away
• DC/26/02558 Granted

  Watsons Corner Water Tower Holt Road Polstead Suffolk

  Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Pre-commencement upgrade consultation as per supporting plans

  12 Jun 2026 0m away
• DC/26/02663 Awaiting decision

  Watsons Corner Water Tower Holt Road Polstead Suffolk

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of Arqiva smart metering: 1no. Omni antenna at 24.45m to be installed on proposed wig z-bracket support pole mounted off existing wig face fixed pole, 1no. LDF4-50 feeder to utilise existing wig vertical cable tray up water tower, 1no. SO-4G lte omni antenna at 3.33m to be installed on proposed wig gantry support pole, 1no. M410D cabinet to be installed on proposed wig concrete base; 1no. GPS module at 3.23m to be installed on proposed wig gantry support pole and ancillary works

  22 Jun 2026 0m away Telecoms

• DC/26/03063 Awaiting decision

  Land At Stowupland Pumping Station Church Road Stowupland IP14 4BG

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. OMNI at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12.0m Streetworks pole; Instillation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. GPS antenna at 12.0m mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. 3G OMNI antenna at 19m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering equipment enclosure.

  16 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/01985 Granted

  Land At Sewage Treatment Works Stoke Road Nayland With Wissington Suffolk

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12m street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. GPS antenna at 12m mean mounted on proposed street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. 3g omni antenna at 4.19m mean mounted on proposed street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering equipment enclosure.

  11 May 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/02347 Awaiting decision

  Land At Shotley-Overhall Sewage Treatment Works Off B1456 Shotley IP9 1PW

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. Omni At 13.45m Mean Mounted On Proposed 12m Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. 3g Omni Antenna At 4.19m Mean Mounted On Proposed Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering Equipment Enclosure. Proposed Arqiva 4 No. Concrete Bollards

  3 Jun 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/02346 Awaiting decision

  Land At Baylham Water Treatment Works Stowmarket Road Baylham IP6 0LZ

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Arqiva smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12.0m streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. GPS antenna at 12.0m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. 3g omni antenna at 4.19m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering equipment enclosure.

  3 Jun 2026 Telecoms
• DC/17/04453 Granted

  Grass Verge At Junction Of Pound Hill And Roman Road Great Bricett Suffolk

  Prior Approval Application Under Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators - Base station installation incorporating 20m high monopole

  30 Aug 2017 Telecoms