Planning application
DC/26/02347
Land At Shotley-Overhall Sewage Treatment Works Off B1456 Shotley IP9 1PW
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference DC/26/02347
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by Mid Suffolk
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24 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 Mid Suffolk 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/02347 Awaiting decision
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
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DC/26/02121 Awaiting decision
Shotley-overhall Fm Stw, Off B1456 Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1PW
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of 13.45 metre high smart metering radio mast.
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DC/26/02121 Awaiting decision
Shotley-overhall Fm Stw, Off B1456 Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1PW
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of 13.45 metre high smart metering radio mast.
Other telecoms applications
In Mid Suffolk
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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.
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DC/26/01985 Granted
Land At Sewage Treatment Works Stoke Road Nayland With Wissington 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) - Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12m street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. GPS antenna at 12m mean mounted on proposed street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering 1no. 3g omni antenna at 4.19m mean mounted on proposed street works pole; Proposed Arqiva smart metering equipment enclosure.
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DC/26/02663 Awaiting decision
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
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DC/26/02346 Awaiting decision
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.
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DC/17/04453 Granted
Grass Verge At Junction Of Pound Hill And Roman Road Great Bricett Suffolk
Prior Approval Application Under Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators - Base station installation incorporating 20m high monopole