MP speaks out against mobile phone mast
Monday, December 08, 2008, 13:01
An MP has added his voice to those objecting to plans for a mobile phone mast near schools.
Matthew Taylor, MP for Truro, has written to the Government planning inspector who will decide whether to allow mobile phone giant Vodafone to plant the 40ft pole on a verge outside Truro Rugby Club in St Clement's Hill.
As previously reported, angry neighbours and councillors fear the effects of radiation from the equipment due to the site's proximity to Tregolls Primary School, Penair School, a Cornwall County Council children's centre and private nursery, as well as dozens of homes.
Vodafone has appealed to the Government against Carrick District Council's refusal of permission for the mast.
The Bristol-based planning inspector will decide the matter in the new year, after hearing from both parties, other objectors and supporters and visiting the site personally. The land is privately-owned.
Mr Taylor said: "Local residents are opposed to the proposed site of this mast so close to children's facilities.
"I have pressed the Planning Inspectorate to support the council in their decision to refuse planning permission.
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An MP has added his voice to those objecting to plans for a mobile phone mast near schools.
Matthew Taylor, MP for Truro, has written to the Government planning inspector who will decide whether to allow mobile phone giant Vodafone to plant the 40ft pole on a verge outside Truro Rugby Club in St Clement's Hill.
As previously reported, angry neighbours and councillors fear the effects of radiation from the equipment due to the site's proximity to Tregolls Primary School, Penair School, a Cornwall County Council children's centre and private nursery, as well as dozens of homes.
Vodafone has appealed to the Government against Carrick District Council's refusal of permission for the mast.
The Bristol-based planning inspector will decide the matter in the new year, after hearing from both parties, other objectors and supporters and visiting the site personally. The land is privately-owned.
Mr Taylor said: "Local residents are opposed to the proposed site of this mast so close to children's facilities.
"I have pressed the Planning Inspectorate to support the council in their decision to refuse planning permission.
Read More...
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/homepagenews/MP-speaks-mobile-phone-mast/article-530780-detail/article.html
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=school+mast
rudkla - 8. Dez, 17:53
