Planning application
DC/26/0919/TEL
Shell Filling Station High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1HU
Proposal
Prior Notification - Telecommunication - Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising of a 20 metre high monopole with a wrap around cabinet at the base, supporting 9 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/0919/TEL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Mar 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 East Suffolk 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.
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