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Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset

Awaiting decision Exmoor National Park 2026/1478/TEL Telecommunications Development

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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/TEL

Application record

Reference
2026/1478/TEL
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.

  • 2026/1478/PAP 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)

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Telecoms

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Aug 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 4 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

209 documents on file for this application

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What 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • Land At 348987 138857 Thomas Way Glastonbury Somerset

    2026/1478/PAP Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    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 226 docs
    Small domestic
  • Glastonbury Skip Hire Ltd The Mound Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9QA

    2026/1438/FUL Submitted 29 Jul 2026 200 yards away

    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

    2026/0677/VRC Submitted 8 Apr 2026 200 yards away

    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

    2026/0322/APP Submitted 17 Feb 2026 250 yards away

    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

    2023/1340/VRC Submitted 14 Jul 2023 250 yards away

    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

    2021/0583/FUL Submitted 12 Mar 2021 250 yards away

    Erection of two adjoining B2 units.

    Withdrawn Full applications 21 docs

In Exmoor National Park

  • 2026/1478/PAP 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)

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Telecoms
  • 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).

    Received 13 Mar, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Telecoms
  • 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.

    Received 6 Apr, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Telecoms
  • 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

    Received 26 Feb, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Telecoms
  • 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

    Received 26 Feb, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Telecoms