Phone mast move kicked into touch
It is claimed a mast sited at the club would be an eyesore for surrounding householders
by Jonathan Paisley
A DECISION over a controversial 50ft phone mast at a rugby club in an upmarket suburb on the outskirts of Glasgow has been put on hold.
East Renfrewshire Council leaders were expected to give the plan to site the mast at the GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock the go-ahead yesterday.
But they agreed to put off a final decision until next month to allow them time for a site visit.
They made the unanimous decision after hearing there was some confusion among locals over exactly where the Vodafone mast would stand.
The plan for the mast has sparked fury with nearly 100 protesters launching a fight to stop the tower going up near their homes.
Council leader, Jim Fletcher, has also opposed the proposal.
In a letter to his planning department, Mr Fletcher said: "The development is strongly opposed by the overwhelming number of residents who live adjacent to the club and their views ought to be taken on-board by the planning committee.
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by Jonathan Paisley
A DECISION over a controversial 50ft phone mast at a rugby club in an upmarket suburb on the outskirts of Glasgow has been put on hold.
East Renfrewshire Council leaders were expected to give the plan to site the mast at the GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock the go-ahead yesterday.
But they agreed to put off a final decision until next month to allow them time for a site visit.
They made the unanimous decision after hearing there was some confusion among locals over exactly where the Vodafone mast would stand.
The plan for the mast has sparked fury with nearly 100 protesters launching a fight to stop the tower going up near their homes.
Council leader, Jim Fletcher, has also opposed the proposal.
In a letter to his planning department, Mr Fletcher said: "The development is strongly opposed by the overwhelming number of residents who live adjacent to the club and their views ought to be taken on-board by the planning committee.
Read More...
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.2466038.0.phone_mast_move_kicked_into_touch.php
rudkla - 6. Nov, 13:34
