Decision details

Approval to grant Wayleave

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Economic Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Application to enter into a Wayleave to install a pole and associated cabling, on land adjacent to 71 Malvern Crescent, Darlington.

Decision:

To enter into a Wayleave agreement

To allow the installation of telecommunications equipment.


Alternative options considered:

Not to grant permission. The company has a right to install the equipment under Schedule 1 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (The Code). If the Council refuses to grant the Wayleave, the application can go to a tribunal, where unless the Council can provide a specific reason for rejection, as set out in The Code, permission will be granted, and the Council will incur costs. In this case, there is no reason to reject the application.

Publication date: 06/12/2024

Date of decision: 12/07/2024