Controversial plans for a 5G mast on a built-up street corner in Cwmbwrla have been turned down. Objections from the public included its potential impact on bees and human health, but Swansea Council's planning department said no evidence was put forward to substantiate the bee claim, while the applicant, CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd, had declared the equipment to fully comply with relevant public exposure guidelines.
However, the council's planning committee rejected the application by seven votes to three after hearing from Kay Richards, who said the "forever home" she had occupied in Pentregethin Road for 52 years would have been five metres from the 16-metre pole and three accompanying cabinets.
She said she was devastated when she heard about "the light grey monstrosity" planned by her house and that she feared it would distract drivers. Mrs Richards said she believed there were more appropriate locations for the mast and put it to committee members: "Would you be happy with one of these outside your forever home?" You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
