Planning application
DC/25/00489/BT
Meresyde Felling NE10 8UN
Proposal
Proposed removal of public telephone box
As published by the council, reference DC/25/00489/BT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2025
Received by Gateshead
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21 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 Gateshead 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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Other telecoms applications
In Gateshead
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DC/26/00347/TELFUL Granted
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The removal of 6 no. antenna and the installation of 9 no. replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto new support poles, along with ancillary development thereto at existing rooftop site.
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DC/26/00351/TDPA Refused
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DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of a 25m high Valmont monopole with a total of 6No. antenna, 4No. 600mm diameter dishes, 4no. equipment cabinets and associated supporting apparatus including a 2.4m mesh fence with 3m double gates
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DC/26/00439/TDPA Awaiting decision
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DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6No antennas, 3No equipment cabinets and ancillary development there to including 3No Remote Radio Units (RRUs).
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DC/26/00088/BT Awaiting decision
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Proposed removal of public telephone box
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DC/26/00090/BT Awaiting decision
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Proposed removal of public telephone box