Telecom Site Off Hollywood Lane Finney Green Newcastle-Under-Lyme Keele ST5 5AJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00333/TDET - Determination - telecommunications Pending Decision

Proposal

Proposed erection of a replacement telecommunications base station which includes a 25-metre-high Valmont monopole supporting 6no. radio antennas, 4no. transmission dishes and ancillary apparatus, along with 4no. cabinets at ground level and ancillary development. All equipment (including monopole and cabinets) will be enclosed within a fenced compound complete with access gates. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
Consultation
15 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 5 Jun 2026.

Important details

Application type
Determination - telecommunications
Postcode
ST5 5AJ
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Keele
Parish
Keele
Case officer
Track to view
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Dot Surveying Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14896975
Consultation
15 May 2026
Comments by
5 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#130 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle under Lyme ranks #187 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newcastle under Lyme decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #39 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #30 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #187 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #196 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
28 decided
479
Total decisions
31 refused in 2025