MP to hear phone mast law change appeal
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 07:30
PARLIAMENTARY Chief Whip Geoff Hoon was urged to help change the law when he visited Eastwood families locked in a battle over a phone mast.
T-Mobile put up the 72ft temporary mast in December on land at the end of two gardens in Chewton Street – without telling the residents.
It said it did not need permission as it was using "emergency powers" because the signal from an existing smaller mast was blocked by a new housing development.
But when the six-month emergency period ended the mast remained in place – and Broxtowe Borough Council then served an enforcement notice, ordering the company to remove it or submit a planning application within 28 days.
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http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/MP-hear-phone-mast-law-change-appeal/article-319844-detail/article.html
PARLIAMENTARY Chief Whip Geoff Hoon was urged to help change the law when he visited Eastwood families locked in a battle over a phone mast.
T-Mobile put up the 72ft temporary mast in December on land at the end of two gardens in Chewton Street – without telling the residents.
It said it did not need permission as it was using "emergency powers" because the signal from an existing smaller mast was blocked by a new housing development.
But when the six-month emergency period ended the mast remained in place – and Broxtowe Borough Council then served an enforcement notice, ordering the company to remove it or submit a planning application within 28 days.
Read More...
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/MP-hear-phone-mast-law-change-appeal/article-319844-detail/article.html
rudkla - 11. Sep, 09:09
