Can someone help me know why my approved pokestop hasn’t gone through

[Alicourtny88]

I have a approved poke stop from about a month ago and it hasn’t gone through pogo I’ll send the cords for experts that know WHATS going on -30.350999, 153.100702

[hankwolfman]

Welcome to the forum @Alicourtny88

Normally if a wayspot doesn’t become a Pokéstop, it’s because it’s being blocked from doing so by another nearby Pokéstop or Gym. You can read more about this here:

Why an accepted Wayspot may not be used in Pokemon Go (S2 cells and Pokemon Go)

tldr: See this article for an explanation of S2 cells: https://pokemongohub.net/post/article/comprehensive-guide-s2-cells-pokemon-go/ [Updated July 6, 2026] Although the Pokemon Go in-game prompts suggest that you submit a new “Pokestop,” you actually submit a new *Wayspot* to the database. (The Web Submit form reads “wayspot.”) An accepted Wayspot can only become a Pokestop/gym if it is alone in a level 17 S2 cell. Staff have acknowledged there is an additional step after acceptance for inclu…

In this case your nomination isn’t able to become a Pokéstop or Gym as “Tennis at Boambee Bay” is the existing Pokéstop for this level 17 S2 cell. It does appear to be at least 22 metres from the nearest Pokéstop or Gym though, so it should be eligible to be included in August’s Power Spot sync and should occasionally show up as a Power Spot after that happens.

[pokemaster4u2]