Dunblane telecoms mast plans near primary school faces objections

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Plans to site a telecommunications mast next to Dunblane Primary School have sparked objections from residents and a local MSP.Mid-Scotland and Fife regional MSP Alexander Stewart said he had been contacted by “a number of concerned constituents” about the application.

The proposed 5G telecoms installation features an H3G 15-metre high street pole and additional equipment cabinets on land opposite 38 Murdoch Terrace.While the applicants say the installation would be safe and would improve network coverage, several objections have already been lodged citing concerns over how it will look and alleging potential health risks.In his own objection lodged with Stirling Council planners to the CK Hutchison Networks application, Conservative MSP Mr Stewart added: “The proposed location of the street pole is on land on the border of Dunblane Primary School playing field and opposite some of my constituents’ properties in Murdoch Place.“I do not believe that such an installation should be taking place in close proximity to a school with young children, given some of the reported health implications.“The height of this installation is also a concern to my constituents, given it is 15 metres high and will cause a detrimental impact to the view from their properties.”One neighbour also cited road safety as being an issue, saying: “Young children cross the road at this point to get to primary school.

The cabinets will obscure their view as well as the driver’s view. The cars already drive too fast down this road making it hazardous.

More suitable ground must be found for such a large and imposing structure.“There is also the ecological impact which must be considered.