Planning application
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Upgrade existing base station.
As published by the council, reference 26/00038/LNT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00038/LNT
- Type
- Telecom - Reg 5 Licence Notification
- Status
- In progress
- Received
- 5 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Ward
- St Peter
- Postcode
- NN16 8UZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jan 2026
Received by North Northamptonshire
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
North Northamptonshire took a median of 81 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with North Northamptonshire 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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Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
94% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul
Discharge of conditions pursuant to Conditions 5 (Water Drainage Strategy) and 9 (Waste Water Scheme) of 25/01220/FUL
Awaiting decision Conditions 47 docs -
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
Discharge of conditions pursuant to 25/01220/FUL. Extension of existing Rockingham Wing including Maternity Unit at Kettering General Hospital. Condition 3 - Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Granted Conditions Extension 10 docs -
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
Discharge of conditions pursuant to 25/01220/FUL. Extension of existing Rockingham Wing including Maternity Unit at Kettering General Hospital. Condition 4 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (the HMMP)
Granted Conditions Extension 6 docs -
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
Extension of existing Rockingham Wing including Maternity Unit at Kettering General Hospital
Granted Full applications Extension 38 docs -
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
94% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NK/2025/0130. Demolition of existing structures, alterations to highway, erection of multi storey car park and associated structures. Condition 3 - Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 6 docs -
Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NK/2025/0130. Demolition of existing structures, alterations to highway, erection of multi storey car park and associated structures. Condition 4 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (the HMMP).
Granted Conditions Demolition 8 docs
Other telecoms applications
In North Northamptonshire
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26/01250/TEL Granted
Vodafone Site New Lodge Laxton Stamford Road Blatherwycke
Removal and replacement of mast
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26/01311/TEL Granted
Mercury Site 95222 Brigstock Road Sudborough NN14 3BX
Upgrade of telecommunication base station involving the removal of a 15m monopole and installation of a 20m replacement monopole with three antennas, one 600mm dish, relocation of one no. 300mm dish, and internal upgrades to the equipment cabinet
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26/01375/TEL Granted
Telecommunications Site Adjacent 75 To 79 Stamford Road Kettering
Installation of a 20m monopole with 9 no. antennas, associated ancillary equipment, and 3 no. equipment cabinets
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26/00653/TEL Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Brigstock Road Brigstock Road Stanion NN14 1BX
The Installation of a replacement 22.5m monopole mast to accommodate 6 no. Antenna, ancillary radio equipment, and 3 no. 0.3m transmission dish within extended compound.
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25/01924/TEL Granted
Water Tower 67 The Drove Collyweston PE9 3PU
Small mast extension (2.5m), 3 no. replacement antennas, 3 no. additional small dishes , and associated ancillary development