Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the city Plans to build a 5G phone mast in Monton which were met with hundreds of objections from neighbours have been thrown out by Salford council.
The 20-metre monopole with 12 antennae - which would be located in the car park of Monton Bowling Club - has been refused planning permission.
Speaking at a planning panel meeting on Thursday (June 3), residents said they are not 'NIMBYs' and not opposed to 5G, but they believe that the 65-foot mast does not belong in a 'predominantly residential area' such as this.
The bowling club, which owns the car park where the mast would be located, also opposes the plans – but the courts can impose an agreement allowing
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