Planning application
PA/26/1240
Eastern Elec Depot Folgate Road North Walsham Norfolk
Proposal
Electronic communication works being; (1) 5m tower extension to the existing tower, (2) Relocation of the existing colinear antenna to the top of the new 5m extension, (3) Relocation of 3 no. existing antennas and 1 no. dish to the new tower extension, (4) Installation of 3 no. new antennas, (5) Installation of mast head amplifiers (MHAs), remote radio units (RRUs) and break out boxes (BOBs) and a GPS node, (6) Removal of 1 no. existing cabinet and installation of 1 no. new cabinet and PSU within the existing cabin, and (7) Associated apparatus and ancillary works
As published by the council, reference PA/26/1240
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jun 2026
Received by North Norfolk
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21 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Given
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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