BT Telephone Exchange Friars Lane Inverness IV1 1BA

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Highland

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

Highland granted permission on 2 October 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.

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.

• Fraser Telephone Exchange Friars Lane Inverness IV1 1BA

  16/00187/FUL Submitted 19 Jan 2016 50 yards away

  Upgrading to replace 3 antennas and install 1 equipment cabinet

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Fraser Telephone Exchange Friars Lane Inverness IV1 1BA

  15/04763/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2015 50 yards away

  Installation of 3x DSLAM telecoms cabinets and 3x PCP cabinets (PCP70, PCP71 & PCP73)

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Fraser Telephone Exchange Friars Lane Inverness IV1 1BA

  15/03589/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2015 50 yards away

  Installation of a DSLAM cabinet (PCP72)

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• John Fraser And Sons 17 - 29 Chapel Street Inverness IV1 1NA

  15/02033/FUL Submitted 22 May 2015 50 yards away

  Installation of x1 DSLAM cabinet

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 15 Chapel Street Inverness IV1 1NA

  17/03821/FEE Submitted 16 Aug 2017 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~11 Oct

  The addition of two telescopic bollards to provide traffic control to the entrance to the car park on North Church place. The removal of low stone wall abutting corner of the FP church building at entry to car park (16/04933/FUL)

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 17-19 Chapel Street Inverness IV1 1NA

  10/04196/ADV Submitted 8 Oct 2010 50 yards away

  Projecting illuminated sign

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 26/00486/TPNO Granted

  Land 230M SW Of Kenmore House Kingairloch Ardgour

  Telecommunications Prior Notification for extension to existing steel tower

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• 25/04192/TPNO Awaiting decision

  Land 500M North East Of Old Schoolhouse Tulloch Roy Bridge

  Installation of 1120m of underground duct

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 25/03381/TPNO Granted

  Land 25M NE Of Scottish Fire And Rescue Service South Bonar Industrial Estate Ardgay

  Installation of 9m stub tower pole and 1no. 300mm dish with associated equipment, and erection of fence with access gate

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 25/03032/TPNO Granted

  Land 40M East Of Strontian Parish Church Anaheilt Strontian

  Replacement of 15m monopole with 20m monopole, 2no. antennas, 1no. GPS node and 3no. cabinets

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 24/03298/TPNO Granted

  Land 900M East Of Upper Stronaba Spean Bridge

  Installation of 25m lattice mast, 2no. dishes, 1no. ground based cabinets, 1no. generator and ancillary development

  Received 1 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Telecoms