British Telecom Telephone Exchange Friargate Penrith CA11 7XR

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Lake District National Park

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lake District National Park took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lake District National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lake District National Park decided telecoms applications in a median of 8 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Old Register Office Friargate Penrith Cumbria CA11 7XR

  2026/1661/FPA Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Replacement of 1no acrylic fascia sign and 1no steel wall plaque. Addition of solar panels to the roof and removal of external door to East elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• The Friarage Friargate PENRITH CA11 7XR

  2026/1533/LBC Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Listed building consent for division of property to create two dwellings by blocking access doorway.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs
  Several homes

• The Friarage Friargate PENRITH CA11 7XR

  2026/1535/FPA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Division of property to create two dwellings by blocking access doorway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs
  Several homes

• The Cottage Bishop Yards PENRITH CA11 7XU

  2024/1178/TCA Submitted 2 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  Plum - small tree, approx 15ft tall located in corner of walled garden, appears mostly dead/ dying. Fell to ground level. Willow - small tree approx 15ft tall, located in corner of walled garden in front of Plum to fell (above ) Plum is being propped up by the willow it appears. Reduce Willow by 2-4ft balance and shape , as canopy growth has bias towards garden due to Plum immediately behind the Willow.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Penrith Parish Centre St Andrews Place Penrith CA11 7XX

  2024/1966/TCA Submitted 16 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  T1 - Weeping Ash - Fell. T2 - Birch, cut ivy and cut limb to give 3 meter clearance from property. T3 - Willow - Fell. T4 - Cherry - reduce from property to give 3m clearance. Phonelines crossing path in line with tree. T5 and T6 Cherry - sever ivy and remove to 1m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Land at Folly Lane PENRITH CA11 8BW

  2025/2209/PATEL Submitted 14 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 16, class A, for a proposed slim 20m monopole with wraparound cabinet supporting 6no antennas, 2no 0.3m transmission dishes, 3no ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment and cabling.

  Granted Telecoms 43 docs

• 7/2026/2175 Awaiting decision

  Springs Farm, Springs Road, Keswick, CA12 4AN

  The upgrade of the existing telecommunications site, comprising the installation

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Telecoms
• 2026/1733/TEL Granted

  Land North East of Bleagate Farm ALSTON CA9 3UL

  Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 2no 9m wooden pole.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• 2026/1903/TEL Granted

  Near to Swallows Rest Goadsbarrow ULVERSTON LA12 0RE

  Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 1 x 9 metre medium wooden telecommunications pole

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Telecoms
• 7/2026/5450 Granted

  Existing base station, Penny Bridge, Flass Wood, Ulverston, Spark Bridge, LA12 8HA

  Proposed upgrade of an existing base station comprising the addition of 1 no gen

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 7/2026/3095 Granted

  Existing Base Station, High Row Farm, Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4SF

  The proposed upgrade of an existing base station comprising the addition of 1 no

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Telecoms