Northampton 5G Mast Objection

More than 100 residents object to Three UK's proposal to build a 5G mast in Lancaster Way in Delapre.

17:12 29 June 2022

Nearly 100 Northampton residents have submitted their objections against proposals to build a 5G mast in Lancaster Way in Delapre. 

 

The proposals, which were submitted by Three UK, outline plans to build a 15-metre mast with six antennas, two dishes and six electric boxes. The firm said that the mast will offer better mobile connection in the area as well as increased capacity for a larger number of connected devices. 

 

However, many residents feel that the potential benefits that the 5G mast can offer do not outweigh the possible drawbacks. 

 

One resident objected, saying: "I am concerned that the positioning of this mast will be completely unsightly and next to a large housing estate.

 

"I object to a 5G mast with the health implications associated next to an area used by families and their children.

 

"I am also concerned that living next to this mast will will cause house prices to drop and put off future buyers. There must be other suitable areas away from housing that can can be used."

 

Councillor Emma Roberts, of the Delapre and Rushmere ward, said: "I have been contacted by lots of people concerned about the location and worried about the impact siting the mast here will have.

 

"Their enjoyment of land has already been impacted over the years and the siting of this mast would be intrusive and cause unacceptable harm to their outlook."