Footpath 25m south of 27 Rock Road, Derry, BT48 7NE Data via plota.co.uk

LA11/2026/0117/F - Full Refused

Proposal

Removal of the 11.70-meter-high pole and its replacement with a new 18-meter-high pole for telecoms Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Feb 2026
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Consultation
9 Apr 2026
✓
Committee
8 Jul 2026
✗
Refused
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

Planning committee

Decided by Derry and Strabane Planning Committee on 8 Jul 2026.

Refused

Against officer advice: officers had recommended approval.

  • Officers advised approval because the replacement would improve connectivity without unacceptable effects on heritage, homes or the airport.
  • Objectors raised concerns about the conservation area, residential amenity, the mast’s size and whether other sites were available.
Read how the committee decided The proposed replacement pole, site history, officers’ assessment, objections, committee debate, vote and decision.

Source: Plota analysis of Derry and Strabane's committee minutes of 8 Jul 2026.

Documents 27

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Full
Postcode
BT48 7NE
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Northland
Decision
Refused
Applicant
Show
Agent
WHP Telecoms LTD

Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
PP-14602005
Neighbours
25 Feb 2026
Consultation
9 Apr 2026
Comments by
18 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
4 Jun 2026