Planning application
ESN Mast Uidh Vatersay Isle Of Barra
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Replacement of 3 no. antennas, replacement of 6 no. MHAs and installation of 3 no. remote radio heads, along with associated ancillary equipment, on existing lattice tower. Replacement of 1 no. GPS node and installation of 3no. remote radio heads at ground level.
As published by the council, reference 26/00317/TEL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00317/TEL
- Type
- Telecommunications Notification
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objection
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 18 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh
- Parish
- Castlebay & Vatersay
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by Na h-Eileanan Siar
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18 Aug 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Na h-Eileanan Siar granted permission on 18 August 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.
About telecoms applications
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.
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