PLANS for two new 5G masts have been refused by Wrexham Council.
The proposals were for the installation of 15-metre high monopole at the junction of Box Lane and Jeffreys Road in Borras, and an 18-metre high mast at St Giles Way near Wrexham city centre.
CK Hutchison Networks said the areas are struggling to cope with demand and an increase in capacity is required; therefore, the masts are required to provide "reliable, high quality 5G technology".
However, Wrexham Council's planning officers have refused both of the applications. They state that the developments would have a "detrimental impact upon the street scene" and therefore go against planning policy.
Borras councillor, Debbie Wallace, had raised concerns about the Box Lane/Jeffreys Road application.
She said: “The proposed structures are within a direct line of sight to the property and for that reason, will have an undeviating, constant and intrusive visual impact for the property owner in question.
“In addition to this, the proposed structure will also be in a direct line of sight for non-immediate residential occupiers living opposite and surrounding the proposed site.”
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