118-signature York petition and three letters of objection, but phone mast backed
7:50am Saturday 9th May 2009
By Gavin Aitchison
A PHONE mast looks set to get the go-ahead in west York, despite objections from more than 100 local residents.
Planning officials say there is no legitimate reason to block Vodafone’s application for a 14.2-metre (47 feet) mast on the corner of Boroughbridge Road and Plantation Drive.
The application will be considered by a City of York Council committee on Thursday. Planning officer Richard Beal has advised councillors to approve it, despite 118 locals signing a petition against it and three writing letters of objection.
In a written report to councillors, Mr Beal said he recognised the “sensitive nature” of such applications, but said policies acknowledged that there was a need for such masts.
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http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4355158.118_signature_York_petition_and_three_letters_of_objection__but_phone_mast_backed/
By Gavin Aitchison
A PHONE mast looks set to get the go-ahead in west York, despite objections from more than 100 local residents.
Planning officials say there is no legitimate reason to block Vodafone’s application for a 14.2-metre (47 feet) mast on the corner of Boroughbridge Road and Plantation Drive.
The application will be considered by a City of York Council committee on Thursday. Planning officer Richard Beal has advised councillors to approve it, despite 118 locals signing a petition against it and three writing letters of objection.
In a written report to councillors, Mr Beal said he recognised the “sensitive nature” of such applications, but said policies acknowledged that there was a need for such masts.
Read More...
http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4355158.118_signature_York_petition_and_three_letters_of_objection__but_phone_mast_backed/
rudkla - 9. Mai, 13:14
