PLANS for another 20-metre 5G mast near to an industrial estate have been submitted.
Mobile phone giant EE has sent in a planning application for a mast on a grass verge at Haydock Lane, Haydock.
In the latest plans in a design and access statement drawn up on behalf of EE by agents Telent Technology Services Limited, it says: “At present, there is an existing site located on the roof of the Old Water Tower (Old Boston Trading Estate, Kilbuck Lane, Haydock) that provides sufficient network coverage to the area, however, due to the structural capabilities of the redundant water tower, along with the landlord looking to redevelop in the future, the site is unable to be upgraded.
“Therefore, the existing apparatus is to be removed and consequently replacement site(s) are required in order to maintain and subsequently improve coverage to this area”.
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It adds: “The site is located within a predominantly industrial area, with the existing industrial/commercial buildings and yards surrounding the site providing a utilitarian context for the proposed development, allowing it to assimilate with the character of the area at ease.
“This specific mast design is often utilised in commercial/industrial areas to meet the visual requirements of the local area. The height of the proposal, and the overall design of the streetpole, has been kept to a minimum to ensure that any visual impact is reduced where practicable, whilst ensuring that improved network coverage is provided to the local area.”
The mast will include provision for 3G/4G and new 5G data use.
The application says “another cell site has been proposed towards the south side of Haydock along Millfield Lane, and an application for prior approval determination is currently registered with the LPA (Local Planning Authority).”
The plans add: “Mobile communications plays a significant role in sustainable development. Being able to access the internet via a mobile device allows people to access a wide range of central and local government services, buy groceries, manage finances, apply for jobs/university and carry out school projects, send emails, download applications, send and receive instant messages, streaming and downloading data to name just a few of the benefits of being able to use an internet enabled handheld device.”
The planning application for the Haydock Lane mast remains on standard public consultation until Tuesday, July 4.
A decision is expected by council planners by August 3.
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