Mast is in the past thanks to protest
by Barry Gibson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
May 16 2008
CAMPAIGNERS have defeated plans for a mobile phone mast.
Councillors yesterday refused permission for the 18-metre structure off Station Road in Marsden.
Mobile phone operator Vodafone wanted to erect a 15.2 metre timber pole on land next to Marsden Railway Station’s overspill car park. Six antennae would have taken the total height to 18.4 metres.
More than 100 residents wrote to Kirklees Council to object to the proposal. Complaints included loss of visual amenity, possible health risks and the impact on tourism in the village.
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May 16 2008
CAMPAIGNERS have defeated plans for a mobile phone mast.
Councillors yesterday refused permission for the 18-metre structure off Station Road in Marsden.
Mobile phone operator Vodafone wanted to erect a 15.2 metre timber pole on land next to Marsden Railway Station’s overspill car park. Six antennae would have taken the total height to 18.4 metres.
More than 100 residents wrote to Kirklees Council to object to the proposal. Complaints included loss of visual amenity, possible health risks and the impact on tourism in the village.
Read More...
http://tinyurl.com/4lpd63
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Marsden
rudkla - 16. Mai, 17:08
