Planning application
26/00485/DPDP16
Cellnet Site At Hawkwell Telephone Exchange, Hawks Lane, Hockley, Essex,
Proposal
The removal of a 15.0m ultra slimline monopole and installation of a 20.0m slimline monopole supporting 3 no antennas and 1 no ground based equipment and ancillary development thereto (including the removal of redundant equipment).
As published by the council, reference 26/00485/DPDP16
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by Rochford
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23 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 Rochford 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.
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