Loose Telephone Exchange, British Telecom Loose Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9UR Data via plota.co.uk

26/502022/TNOT56 - Telecommunication PD 56 Days Approved

Proposal

Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for the removal of 3 no. existing antennas on the rooftop of the telephone exchange and the removal of the existing monopole (overall height 17.25m). The installation of a new tower (overall height 18.75m) supporting 6 no. new antennas and 3 no. relocated antennas and 1 no. relocated 0.6m dish. Removal of 1 no. existing cabinet and the installation of 1 no. new cabinet and PSU within the existing cabin, installation of mast head amplifiers, remote radio units and break boxes and 1no. GPS node, associated apparatus and ancillary works. For its prior approval to: siting and appearance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Consultation
23 Jun 2026
Approved
21 Jul 2026

Approved on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Telecommunication PD 56 Days
Postcode
ME15 9UR
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Loose And Linton
Parish
Loose
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Granted
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Teligent Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14962483
Site notice
23 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 70% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #143 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #120 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #275 of 296
70%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #286 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
22 decided
658
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026