Planning application
2026/095/PNT
Foula BT Radio Station Foula
Proposal
Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators - The two existing 5 metre towers will be extended to 11.1 metres to house two new 1.8 metre radio dishes.
As published by the council, reference 2026/095/PNT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Shetland Islands
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26 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required
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28 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.
Other telecoms applications
In Shetland Islands
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2025/292/PNT Granted
Bruray Skerries
Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators Replace existing monopole with 15M Mast with 2 Radio Dishes 0.6M and 1.2M.
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2025/287/PNT Granted
Bressay Radio Station Bressay Shetland
Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators - Proposed new 24.7m Mast, located 10m north of the existing BT building.