Church Farm Church Lane Somersham IP8 4PN

1. 31 Oct 2016

   Received by Mid Suffolk

2. 28 Nov 2016

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jan 2017

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid Suffolk granted permission on 23 January 2017, 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.

• 1 Black Barn Close Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PX

  DC/17/04700 Submitted 14 Sep 2017 400 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order: Works Related- Pollard 1 no. multi stemmed Ash covered by Tree Preservation Order MS320/G1

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 1 Black Barn Close Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PX

  DC/17/04700 Submitted 14 Sep 2017 400 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order: Works Related- Pollard 1 no. multi stemmed Ash covered by Tree Preservation Order MS320/G1

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Old Rectory Main Road Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PJ

  DC/21/00548 Submitted 28 Jan 2021 400 yards away

  Notification of Works to Trees in a Preservation Order - T1 (Holm Oak) - Reduce crown to reduce load on partially decayed stem by approx 3m in height north 2-3m east 1-2m south 3-4m and west 5-6m. See accompanying arboricultural report

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• The Old Rectory Main Road Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PJ

  DC/21/00548 Submitted 28 Jan 2021 400 yards away

  Notification of Works to Trees in a Preservation Order - T1 (Holm Oak) - Reduce crown to reduce load on partially decayed stem by approx 3m in height north 2-3m east 1-2m south 3-4m and west 5-6m. See accompanying arboricultural report

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• DC/26/03894 Awaiting decision

  Land At Debenham Sewage Treatment Works Thorpe Lane Debenham IP14 6NG

  Prior Approval application for telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended). Arqiva smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on 12.0m streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. GPS antenna at 12.0m mean mounted on streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. 3G omni antenna at 4.19m mean mounted on streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering equipment enclosure.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/02663 Granted

  Watsons Corner Water Tower Holt Road Polstead Suffolk

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of Arqiva smart metering: 1no. Omni antenna at 24.45m to be installed on proposed wig z-bracket support pole mounted off existing wig face fixed pole, 1no. LDF4-50 feeder to utilise existing wig vertical cable tray up water tower, 1no. SO-4G lte omni antenna at 3.33m to be installed on proposed wig gantry support pole, 1no. M410D cabinet to be installed on proposed wig concrete base; 1no. GPS module at 3.23m to be installed on proposed wig gantry support pole and ancillary works

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/02346 Granted

  Land At Baylham Water Treatment Works Stowmarket Road Baylham IP6 0LZ

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Arqiva smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12.0m streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. GPS antenna at 12.0m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering 1no. 3g omni antenna at 4.19m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Arqiva smart metering equipment enclosure.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/02347 Granted

  Land At Shotley-Overhall Sewage Treatment Works Off B1456 Shotley IP9 1PW

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. Omni At 13.45m Mean Mounted On Proposed 12m Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. 3g Omni Antenna At 4.19m Mean Mounted On Proposed Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering Equipment Enclosure. Proposed Arqiva 4 No. Concrete Bollards

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/03063 Awaiting decision

  Land At Stowupland Pumping Station Church Road Stowupland IP14 4BG

  Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. OMNI at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12.0m Streetworks pole; Instillation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. GPS antenna at 12.0m mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering 1No. 3G OMNI antenna at 19m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole; Installation of ARQIVA Smart Metering equipment enclosure.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Telecoms