Planning application
26/00747/TELENQ
179 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2LL
Proposal
Virgin Medias intention to install above-ground cabinets at: JNC Blackshots Lane & Fairfield Avenue, Grays RM16 2LL.
As published by the council, reference 26/00747/TELENQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Thurrock
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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 Thurrock 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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26/00762/PHA Awaiting decision
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26/00684/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
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26/00489/CLOPUD Granted
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