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Prior Notification - Telecommunications

Prior Notification - Telecommunications Checklist and Form

The Government grants planning permission for certain telecommunications developments which allows them to take place without the need for a full planning application, but instead subject to a 56 day prior notification process. If you are uncertain about whether this option is available to you, please contact us.

Please download the Prior Notification - Telecommunications Form (PDF)

Please make sure your application includes the right information, or it will be judged as invalid.

Application requirements

We recommend you provide:

  • Completed form
  • Existing and proposed plans

You will always need:

  • Written description of the proposal
  • Site location plan
  • Evidence that the appropriate notices and notifications have been served before applying
  • Correct fee

For more details about when we need the information above, and what we expect, please see our guidance notes.

Application guides

Our guidance notes form part of our validation checklists. They provide further details about what information we require with an application.