Haverhill today

Protestors in Haverhill have vowed to continue their fight against proposals for a mobile phone mast on the Hazel Stub Roundabout, following an appeal by communications giant Hutchison 3G.

An application to site the mast – which would enable the use of 3G video technology phones – on the roundabout, was turned down by St Edmundsbury Borough Council's development control committee last month, following an outspoken campaign by residents.

People living near the roundabout, and on the nearby Castle Reach development objected to the mast because of fears about the possible consequences to health.

This week campaign leader, Jo Robbins, said: "This was entirely expected and no surprise at all. "This site is totally inappropriate as the council committee unanimously decided last month. You can be sure that the community will fight the appeal with the same zeal as before."

The borough council is contacting those who objected to the application to inform them of the appeal.

Objectors have until June 26 to contact the Planning Inspectorate.