Planning application
26/00649/TEL
187 Camford Way Luton LU3 3AN
Proposal
Proposed telecommunications installation - Removal of the existing 20m monopole and associated antennas and replacement with a 25m monopole on a new root foundation with a headframe supporting 9no. antennas and 1no. transmission dish. The relocation of 1no. equipment cabinet, the removal of the remaining cabinets and installation of 1no. new cabinet, together with associated ancillary equipment.
As published by the council, reference 26/00649/TEL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by Luton
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3 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 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 Luton 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 Luton
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23/00103/TEL Decided
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21/00757/TEL Refused
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Telecommunications Installation: Installation of 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.