Controversial 5G mast given green light by planners
A controversial 5G mobile phone mast which received 28 objection letters from nearby residents is set to be built.
Plans have been given prior approval by Telford & Wrekin Council for mobile phone provider Three UK to build a 15-metre-high mast at the junction of Sheridan Way in Sutton Hill – along with ground-based equipment and cabinets.
“There is a specific requirement for an installation at this location to provide the latest 5G services, ensuring that the area of Sutton Hill maintains access to the latest technologies as per the operator’s license and customer obligations,” said the applicant in a statement.
“No alternative, existing installations would provide coverage to this area. Therefore, a new site within the area is required to provide coverage and ensure that there are no coverage holes in the network.
“If the proposal cannot progress this area will be left without sufficient mobile phone coverage and capacity and will not benefit from the most up to date technologies available.”
The applicant added that the 5G antennas ‘must see’ the area they are providing service to in order to send a signal.
