The 5G mast proposed would help improve mobile phone coverage in the area - but not everyone is happy
Cignal Infrastructure Limited UK has submitted plans for a 16m high mast on the footpath between a primary school and a children's play area in Mosley Common, on the outskirts of Tyldesley.
“The kids could fall into the road with the cabinet taking up a large amount of space. Legally I’m sure it’s fine but from a practical point of view, if it didn’t cause an accident I’d be shocked. Mosley Common Road, where this would be built, is already a hotspot for heavy traffic. Although the new mast cannot be built on the greenspace itself due to it being common land, it will tower over the popular dog walking spot from the adjacent footpath.
“I moved in 40 years ago when it was all just fields around here. All this road is full of people in their 70’s and 80’s. Chris Haygarth, who was out on a dog walk with Fox Terriers Bob and Dottie, said: “I think it’s a great idea as we don’t have great signal around here. I can see it would be an eyesore for people right next to it though.
“It’s going to go through no matter what we say,” John added. “It’s because they’ve rejected the other appeal from locals so I can’t see the council listening to this one.
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