Norwich's battle to catch up with the rest of the country's 5G coverage has hit a further snag - with locals once again objecting to plans for a 50ft mast in the city.
Telecom company CK Hutchinson is hoping to construct the pole and accompanying equipment on a grass verge in Sleaford Green in NR3.
It comes as Norwich's 5G rollout is accelerated due to the fact it is severely lagging behind the rest of the UK in terms of coverage.
But locals are once again voicing their opposition to the plans, describing it as an "eyesore" and arguing a need to maintain green spaces.
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"It is so disappointing that the telecommunication industry continues to try and install these huge, out of character monstrosities within highly residential areas," one person wrote to the city council.
"The site is surrounded by homes and it will be an eyesore to all residents in the locality and will be visible for a very wide area."
The application is the latest attempt to improve 5G across the fine city - with plans for masts in areas such as Boundary Road and St Augustine's Church proving contentious with locals.
Earlier this month, an application to construct a 50ft mast in Allerton Road, Sprowston, was refused by Broadland District Council due to it being out of character with the surrounding area.
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Concerns over the impact of 5G masts on health have been refuted by multiple authorities, including the World Health Organisation.
"It is already often difficult to park in the Sleaford Green area and putting up the proposed pole and cabinets will only make this much more difficult," another neighbour wrote to the city council.
"The proposed contraption will be very unsightly and not at all in keeping with the character of our neighbourhood.
"As residents, we appreciate our green spaces and believe they ought to be kept clear of technology."
Norfolk County Council's transport team were consulted on the plans and raised no concerns.
A decision will now be made by Norwich City Council.
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