ANTI-MAST PROTEST GROWS

A CONTROVERSIAL application to site a mobile phone mast near a school and a playgroup was recommended for refusal at a council meeting on Monday.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Sep 2006, 13:25 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:39 BST

Nutley villagers expressed concern when a planning application was made by O2 (UK) Ltd to build a 20m mobile phone mast within a field on Tyelands Farm on Chelwood Gate Road.

The nearest home is only 90m away from the proposed site and Nutley Church of England School is 300m away. Further residential properties and a playgroup are also within 400m of the proposed pole.

More than 20 residents attended the planning committee meeting of Maresfield Parish Council on Monday to seek the backing of councillors.

After hearing from the residents and O2 representatives, the planning committee rejected the proposal and sent a recommendation of refusal to Wealden District Council '“ which is currently considering the application.

More than 200 letters have been sent to Wealden outlining villagers' concerns and a petition to send to the landowner of Tyelands Farm has also been drawn up.

Wealden District Council