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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST (SITE SOM061) BEACON WOOD, BEACON ROAD, MINEHEAD

Granted Exmoor National Park 3/21/26/043 Prior Approval (Telecommunications)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Application for Prior Approval for proposed installation of a permanent backup generator

As published by the council, reference 3/21/26/043

Application record

Reference
3/21/26/043
Type
Prior Approval (Telecommunications)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Prior approval not required
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
23 Jul 2026
Decided
15 Sep 2026
Ward
Minehead
Parish
Minehead
Decision by
Delegated

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jul 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Prior approval not required

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

10 documents on file for this application

  • COMMENTS FROM HIGHWAYS 04 AUG 2026 Consultee Comment · 04 Aug 2026
  • COMMENTS FROM ENVIRONMENT AGENCY 04 AUG 2026 Consultee Comment · 04 Aug 2026
  • HOME OFFICE LETTER - REQUEST TO ENGAGE LETTER POWER RESILIENCE Other · 23 Jul 2026
  • HOME OFFICE LETTER - REQUEST TO ENGAGE LETTER POWER RESILIENCE Other · 23 Jul 2026
  • DEVELOPERS NOTICE AND PROOF OF DELIVERY Other · 23 Jul 2026
  • ATTACHMENT SUMMARY Other · 23 Jul 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 23 Jul 2026
  • (A3) DRNO UKSO007747-02-100-MD005 REV 5 PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawing · 23 Jul 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 15 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

In Exmoor National Park

  • 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)

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • 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