Runcorn East Telephone Exchange Palace Fields Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6AF

Decided 26/00034/PRIOR
Council
Halton
Date received
27 Jan 2026
Date validated
27 Jan 2026
Postcode
WA7 6AF

Description

Application to determine if prior approval is required for replacement of existing 15m structure with a new 17.5m structure, the installation of 3no. antennas at 15.75m and 3no. antennas at 17.75m, installation and removal of ancillary equipment at high level, extension of compound area, associated fencing and the installation of ancillary equipment at ground level at

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7.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#29 of 282

Halton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Halton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #19 of 282
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #2 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #87 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #123 of 282
90%
Minor dwellings approved
10 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
30 decided
255
Total decisions
13 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics

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