Victory for campaigners as plans for 16m 5G mast are rejected
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThose opposed to a new 5G mast in Mosley Common have been victorious after the plans were rejected by the council. Cignal Infrastructure Limited UK’s plans for a 16m high mast on the footpath between a primary school and a children's play area sparked outrage within the community on the outskirts of Tyldesley.
Though many residents agreed faster network speeds and capacity was needed in the area - which the plans would have brought - they did not want it to create an eyesore in a picturesque location.
Coun James Fish, who was part of the campaign to reject this plan, has labelled this a victory for the people of Mosley Common and common sense. READ MORE: Man dies after being hit by car on M62 with motorway fully shut READ MORE: Police and forensics on scene as murder probe launched after death of woman Coun Fish said: “I am very pleased for the local residents who campaigned against the mast as the planning department agreed that the proposed mast would not be in keeping with the area.
Particular credit should go to local residents who made comments or objected. “This is a victory for common sense and proper enforcement of planning rules.
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