Planning application
Abingdon Fire Station Ock Street Abingdon OX14 5DH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
The proposed development comprises the replacement of the existing 2m stub lattice tower with a 5m stub lattice tower mounted on the existing rooftop steel grillage, together with the installation of additional antennas and associated radio equipment. The proposal has been designed to utilise the existing telecommunications infrastructure and equipment compound wherever possible, avoiding the need for the establishment of a new telecommunications site.
As published by the council, reference P26/V3524/16A(28)
Application record
- Reference
- P26/V3524/16A(28)
- Type
- Telecoms 28 day notification Part 16, Class A
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Prior Approval Not Required
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 17 Aug 2026
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX14 5DH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Received by Vale of White Horse
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17 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required
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22 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a telecoms contractor registered in Warrington
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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.
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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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