Land At The Junction Of Polhill Avenue And Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/01014/TELPN - Telecommunication Prior notification Approved

Proposal

Removal of the existing telegraph pole and associated cabinets at Corner of Goldington Road and Dean street, and relocation to Corner of Polhill Avenue and Goldington Road with the installation of a new 20m Phase 7 MK2 telecommunications pole with associated antennas, radio equipment and ancillary infrastructure. The development includes the installation of new equipment cabinets on root foundations, feeder cables and ducts, a GPS node, wraparound cabinet, earth pit and associated paving slabs to support upgraded telecommunications infrastructure and network coverage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 May 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Prior Notification · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Telecommunication Prior notification
Postcode
MK40 3EF
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Ward
De Parys
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Jul 2026
Decision
Siting and appearance permitted TELPN
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Prior Notification
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14970948
Neighbours
5 Jun 2026
Site notice
19 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bedford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #259 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #239 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #201 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #233 of 296
52%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
57 decided
993
Total decisions
203 refused in the year to March 2026