Mast looks set to get the green light
Jun 29 2005
Ayrshire Post
SOUTH Ayrshire Council’s planning committee were expected to approve plans for a Vodafone communications mast in Ayr’s Doonholm Road at a meeting on Tuesday.
The 18 metre high mast satisfies guidelines guarding the public from safety issues such as radiation but attracted a handful of objections from local residents.
Concerns were also raised over the proposed mast’s close proximity to The Mote monument.
One resident said: “Purely commercial interests are involved in the siting of this mast not only from the point of view of Vodafone but also presumably from the point of view of the owner of the land who will receive around £8,000 to £10,000 per annum for allowing Vodafone to have a mast on this site.”
Fears were also raised over the effect of a mast on the heavily populated residential area which includes a primary school.
However, the council were expected to approve the plans in accordance with national guidance over safety issues.
Ayrshire Post
SOUTH Ayrshire Council’s planning committee were expected to approve plans for a Vodafone communications mast in Ayr’s Doonholm Road at a meeting on Tuesday.
The 18 metre high mast satisfies guidelines guarding the public from safety issues such as radiation but attracted a handful of objections from local residents.
Concerns were also raised over the proposed mast’s close proximity to The Mote monument.
One resident said: “Purely commercial interests are involved in the siting of this mast not only from the point of view of Vodafone but also presumably from the point of view of the owner of the land who will receive around £8,000 to £10,000 per annum for allowing Vodafone to have a mast on this site.”
Fears were also raised over the effect of a mast on the heavily populated residential area which includes a primary school.
However, the council were expected to approve the plans in accordance with national guidance over safety issues.
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