Coastal town residents protest against new 75ft 5G phone mast they say will ruin the 'best seaside views in the country' Do YOU live near a 5G tower? Contact [email protected].
uk By Matt Drake Published: 12:28 BST, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 12:43 BST, 29 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Locals of a coastal town are protesting against plans to build an 'obnoxious' 5G phone tower as they claim it will ruin the 'best seaside views in the country'. People in the stunning West Wales town of New Quay are outraged about plans for the new 75ft mast at the foot of their gardens as they fear it will affect house prices damage the beauty spot. The planned site for the 'humungous' Vodafone mast is Quay West Holiday Park and park owners Haven Holidays claim it is aimed at improving internet connectivity for visitors and residents.
Original plans were withdrawn last year after protests from local residents. But now fresh plans have been made to erect a 75ft mast to boost the Vodafone signal almost 500ft from the previous proposal. Locals claim the new 75ft mast at the foot of their gardens will affect house prices damage the beauty spot.
(A general view of New Quay, Wales) A diagram showing the proposed 75ft Vodafone 5G tower that residents say will be at the end of their gardens Read More Get in the sea! Coastal town boasting of 'the best seaside views in the country' wins battle to stop 75-foot 5G phone mast A supporting letter by Haven Quay West General Manager Cherry Barnett said the holiday park was a significant employer, with over 200 team members that welcomed 29,000 guests a year. It added: 'We believe that the proposed telecommunications mast will not only benefit our park but also offer substantial advantages to the wider community by improving overall connectivity. 'This infrastructure is essential for ensuring that guests and owners continue to chose New Quay as their preferred destination thereby sustaining and boosting the local economy.
' A local petition objecting to the scheme has been circulated in the town and formal objections have been submitted to Ceredigion planners. Local residents called 'Glennis and Leech' said: 'Twelve months on and Quay West makes the same application but this time the mast would be at the side of a home again. 'At what point did Quay West think that local residents would be happy to have such an eyesore in their view 24/7, 365 days a year?' The residents suggested that Quay West should install the mast in the middle of the park.
'The holidaymakers will have a good view of the outrageous obnoxious mast that Quay West want to subject the local residence to permanently not just holiday time,' they added. Kim Davies, who objected to the previous scheme, said: 'It's basically been moved a little further up the road. 'The proposal yet again has given no thought whatsoever to the residents that have to look at this monstrosity on a daily basis, I am concerned also that this application will hugely devalue our properties.
'Quay West have vast grounds where this could be sited anywhere, but it seems to me that this monstrosity might put holidaymakers off, having to look at it, well, exactly the same goes for residents that live in New Quay full time.' A local petition objecting to the scheme has been circulated in the town and formal objections have been submitted to Ceredigion planners. (A sign for the Welsh town) Residents of the town have labelled it a 'ludicrous' plan to place an 'ugly eyesore' mast The latest proposal will be considered by Ceredigion County Council planners at a later date.
Read More EXCLUSIVE Jeremy Clarkson WINS battle against council for new project at Diddly Squat Farm But there has been a huge backlash from locals objecting to the proposals on the council website. Thomas Bowen said: 'This mast is too high,and far too close to houses.It will be a blot on the local landscape and should be rejected.
' Michael Smith said: 'As a resident, I would like to register that, I must Object to the positioning of this 5G mast proposal. 'On principle, I agree that We do need a much improved mobile signal network in and around New Quay. 'I do not feel that the 5G transmission''s have been satisfactorily proved safe enough to so close to the community.
'Although this revised application has seen the proposed mast, moved further away from the majority of the local dwellings, this proposed mast position appears to be less than 45mts away from the nearest dwelling, being. 'This cannot be acceptable to these, and other nearby residents should be this close to the transmitter in any way or form.' Jeanette Peberday said: 'I object because this mast will be close to a main road and well-used walking route.
Haven Holidays, which owns the land at Quay West Holiday Park, says the mast will improve the mobile coverage for tourists at the popular summer destination A picture of Quay West Holiday Homes. Locals suggest the tower should be built in the middle of the site 'The footpath into New Quay is used by locals and visitors alike, for exercise and to benefit mental health. 'Being able to enjoy the view around the coast is a simple, low-cost pleasure in the current economic climate.
'This view is already blighted by the ever-increasing numbers of caravans on the site. 'There has been no consultation with the public. 'It will not benefit the people of New Quay - mobile phone companies have planned improvements for mobile reception across the county already.
'I believe the research around potential health issues and disturbance to wildlife is not yet robust enough either way and therefore we should be cautious about introducing 5g to an area rich in wildlife. In this instance, bats and sea birds.' While Patricia Cox said: 'We STRONGLY OBJECT to the proposed erection of a 5G mast so close to homes and gardens.
'New Quay is an area of natural outstanding beauty. Many people choose to either live here permanently or come back time and again on holiday because the views are second to none and would be completely spoilt by the siting of such a large ugly construction. ' Agent Rapleys said the mast would both boost the signal in the caravan park and allow the continued provision of 3G and 4G mobile connections to the surrounding area, and also provide improved 5G services for Vodafone, introducing ultra-fast mobile connectivity.
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