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The site in Addison Crescent where a 60ft mast could be erected<\/p>\nPlanners have limited powers to prevent digital polesThe site in Addison Crescent where a 60ft mast could be erected<\/p>\n
Plans have been submitted to erect a 60ft-high telecoms mast and base station on a grass verge in Old Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n Digital company Cornerstone has tabled the proposal for the land at Addison Crescent, close to its junction with Kings Road.<\/p>\n The application has appeared on Trafford council\u2019s planning portal and is a notification under general permitted development regulations which cover such mast if they are below 97ft in height.<\/p>\n To see planning applications; traffic and road diversions and layout changes; and more, visit the Public Notices Portal <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Cornerstone\u2019s mast will support six antennas and a dish together with two ground-based equipment cabinets.<\/p>\n The company describes itself as \u2018the UK\u2019s leading mobile infrastructure services company\u2019. It manages and owns 20,000 such sites across the country.<\/p>\n Although such developments are \u2018permitted development\u2019, plans may still require prior approval from local planning authorities. This gives planners the opportunity to assess whether the proposed development meets the conditions set out in the rules.<\/p>\n For mobile masts under 97ft \u2013 or 30 metres \u2013 the main condition is that the siting and appearance must minimise their visual impact on the surrounding area.<\/p>\n Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n