Norwich: 50ft 5G mast approved for Sleaford Green, NR3

Plans submitted by telecom company CK Hutchinson will see a 50ft pole and accompanying equipment built 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.

Locals argued for a need to maintain green spaces (Image: Google Maps)

Locals had once again voiced their opposition to the plans, describing it as an "eyesore" and arguing a need to maintain green spaces. 

"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. 

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"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 mast is the latest 5G application to be approved in the city - with plans for a pole in Harford Park also given the green light earlier this month.

Concerns over the impact of 5G masts on health have been refuted by multiple authorities, including the World Health Organisation.

Plans for the mast (Image: Norwich City Council)

"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.