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25/00547/TCN

Telecommunications Mast (Cell 17135) Skerningham Manor Farm Low Skerningham Lane Darlington

Awaiting decision Darlington Telecommunications Notification

Proposal

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to remove 17m high lattice tower and replace with 20m high lattice tower, remove 5no. antennas and replace with 6no. antennas together with associated ancillary works

As published by the council, reference 25/00547/TCN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 May 2025

    Received by Darlington

  2. 21 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.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Darlington 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.

About telecoms applications

How this application type works

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

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