Planning application
26/00649/TCC
Vodafone Telecommunications Mast (6539) Central Road Southampton
Proposal
Prior approval sought for siting and appearance to replace existing telecommunication mast and install a 25m high telecommunications lattice tower with ancillary equipment and associated works to facilitate 5G Network
As published by the council, reference 26/00649/TCC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2026
Received by Southampton
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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28 Jul 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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 Southampton
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21/00833/TCC Granted
Telecommunications Equipment Hinkler Road Southampton Southampton
Installation of telecommunications equipment including 18m high monopole, equipment cabinets and ancillary works to facilitate 5G network.
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21/00759/TCC Granted
Telecommunications Equipment (SMP12828) Hazel Road Southampton
Installation of telecommunications equipment including 20m high monopole, 6x antennas and 2x transmission dishes, 4x equipment cabinets and ancillary works to facilitate 5G network.