Planning application
Broadband Cabinet Laxay Lochs Isle Of Lewis
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (Subtended Headend Cabinet Extension)
As published by the council, reference 26/00354/TEL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00354/TEL
- Type
- Telecommunications Notification
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 10 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Sgire Nan Loch
- Parish
- Kinloch
- Decision by
- Delegate Decision
Comment by 24 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Na h-Eileanan Siar's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Sep 2026
Received by Na h-Eileanan Siar
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14 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Na h-Eileanan Siar took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Openreach Limited Applicant
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See their track recordWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Na h-Eileanan Siar for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Na h-Eileanan Siar decided telecoms applications in a median of 18 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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