Planning application
Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset
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Proposal
Application for prior approval of telecommunications development for the installation of a 22.85m high lattice tower supporting 6no. antennas and 1no. 0.3m transmission dish. Installation of 3no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet & ancillary equipment within a proposed new compound surrounded by a 2.4m high palisade fence. (revised Flood Risk Assessment and and supporting email from agent received 28.09.26)
As published by the council, reference 2026/1478/PAP
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1478/PAP
- Type
- Telecommunications Development
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Glastonbury Division
- Parish
- Glastonbury Town Council
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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2026/1478/TEL Awaiting decision
Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset
Application for prior approval of telecommunications development for the installation of a 22.85m high lattice tower supporting 6no. antennas and 1no. 0.3m transmission dish. Installation of 3no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet & ancillary equipment within a proposed new compound surrounded by a 2.4m high palisade fence. (revised Flood Risk Assessment and and supporting email from agent received 28.09.26)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Exmoor National Park took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
WHP Telecoms Ltd Agent, a telecoms contractor registered in Warrington
Active · incorporated 1998 · Warrington
1,409 applications on PlanIndex · across 190 councils · 67% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
226 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided telecoms applications in a median of 27 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About telecoms applications
Telecoms applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, usually as prior approval cases where the council considers siting and appearance only. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset
100% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep
Application for prior approval of telecommunications development for the installation of a 22.85m high lattice tower supporting 6no. antennas and 1no. 0.3m transmission dish. Installation of 3no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet & ancillary equipment within a proposed new compound surrounded by a 2.4m high palisade fence. (revised Flood Risk Assessment and and supporting email from agent received 28.09.26)
Awaiting decision Telecoms 209 docsSmall domestic -
Glastonbury Skip Hire Ltd The Mound Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9QA
90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
Extension of existing waste processing facility, erection of new industrial unit, creation of new vehicular access, proposed erection of 2.4 mtr high palisade fencing and gates.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 29 docs -
Glastonbury Skip Hire Ltd. Beckery Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NX
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List), condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), condition 4 (Visibility Splay), condition 6 (Vehicle Parking, Turning, Loading and Unloading Areas) and removal of condition 7 (Electric Vehicle Charging) and condition 8 (Bicycle Storage) of consent 2024/2101/FUL (Creation of 3no. vehicular accesses with erection of 2.4m/3m palisade fencing & associated gates).
Withdrawn Amendments 14 docs -
Glastonbury Skip Hire Ltd Beckery Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan Pre-Commencement), on planning consent 2024/2101/FUL (Creation of 3no. vehicular accesses with erection of 2.4m/3m palisade fencing & associated gates.)
Granted Conditions 11 docs -
Land Adjacent To Former Sewtech Building. Dyehouse Lane Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9LZ
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans List) of planning approval 2022/1496/FUL (Erection of 2no. adjoining B2 units (Resubmission of 2021/0583/FUL) for additional windows to first floor.
Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 13 docs -
Land At 349145 139010 Dyehouse Lane Glastonbury Somerset
Erection of two adjoining B2 units.
Withdrawn Full applications 21 docs
Other telecoms applications
In Exmoor National Park
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2026/1478/TEL Awaiting decision
Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset
Application for prior approval of telecommunications development for the installation of a 22.85m high lattice tower supporting 6no. antennas and 1no. 0.3m transmission dish. Installation of 3no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet & ancillary equipment within a proposed new compound surrounded by a 2.4m high palisade fence. (revised Flood Risk Assessment and and supporting email from agent received 28.09.26)
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02/26/00006 Decided
Flats 1 to 32, St Johns Court, Axbridge, BS26 2AY
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of the installation of Fibre Cabling to the exterior and interior at the above address (Listed Building) Ref: M7WQR - MDU_100040879831 (WGNVG09M).
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05/26/00003 Granted
Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus along, Brent Road, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, TA8
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of 1no. 9 Meter light wooden pole. Ref: WGTVVK0N.
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49/26/00006 Granted
Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus along, Notting Hill Way, Lower Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of 1no. 9 Meter light wooden poles. Ref: V24002
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49/26/00005 Granted
Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus along, Turnpike Road, Lower Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of 1no. 10 Meter light wooden poles. Ref: V24002