Planning application
S/TC/25/1470
LP37 Rodbourne Road Swindon SN2 2AG
Proposal
Proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station installation comprising the removal of the 3 no existing antennas on the lamp post (to be retained) and replacement with new 16m monopole supporting 9 no antennas, with wraparound cabinet at the base, together with the removal of 3 no existing equipment cabinets and replacement with 3 no new cabinets, and ancillary development thereto.
As published by the council, reference S/TC/25/1470
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Swindon
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15 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Prior Approval Refused
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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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Other telecoms applications
In Swindon
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S/TC/25/1381 Granted
Telecommunication Mast Hay Lane Caravan Site Hay Lane Wroughton Swindon
The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of the existing 17.50m monopole and replacement with 18.10m monopole with headframe supporting 6 no antennas and 1 no 300mm dish, together with internal upgrades of the existing equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto.
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S/TC/23/0134 Granted
Land At Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Shaw Swindon
Prior approval notification for the erection of a 12 metre high streetworks pole with installation of Arqiva smart metering, 1 no. Omni antennae, 1 no. GPS antenna, 1 no. 3G Omni antenna, erection of an equipment enclosure and associated works.
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S/TC/21/1006 Granted
Slade Drive Swindon
Prior approval notification application for the installation of an 18m. 'slim line' phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works.
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S/TC/21/1005 Refused
Lechlade Road Highworth Swindon
Prior approval notification application for the installation of an 18m. 'slim line' phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works.