Planning application
TA/2021/1232
Telecommunications Mast, Wrekin Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire
Proposal
Determination under Part 16 of the GPDO for the prior notification for the installation of a 20m high monopole supporting 12no. antenna apertures and 2no. transmission dishes, the installation 7 no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto
As published by the council, reference TA/2021/1232
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2021
Received by Telford and Wrekin
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29 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 Telford and Wrekin 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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