Telecom Cabinets Footpath At Jct Cedar Heights And Petersham Road Petersham Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0630 - Telecommunications apps prior approval Refused

Proposal

Removal of 1no existing 8 metre monopole with 1no existing antennas and 1no existing equipment cabinet to be replaced with 1no new 20 metre monopole to accommodate 6no new antennas, 2no new equipment cabinets, 1no new wraparound cabinet and associated ancillary works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Consultation
6 Mar 2026
Refused
14 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 14 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision Team Leader · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Telecommunications apps prior approval
Postcode
TW10 7AA
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Apr 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Refused
Decision date
14 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision Team Leader
Applicant
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Agent
Avison Young

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14728653
Comments by
26 Mar 2026
Site notice
6 Mar 2026
Press notice
6 Mar 2026
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #130 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Richmond upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #130 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #104 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
181 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
47%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,888
Total decisions
358 refused in the year to March 2026