Page 2 | Am I being nimby about phone mast !!

Jeezitneverends · 08/07/2024 09:06

Countymayo · 08/07/2024 08:52

Yes it’s annoying, but at a macro level companies in the UK are getting annoyed that they can’t get simple business done due to endless planning permission disputes. Companies are exiting the UK as a result. Labour are hopefully going to rip up the planning legislation to put a stop to nimbys protesting about absolutely everything. I don’t think there are genuine health risks with masts, and in my mind that would be the only valid grounds for protesting. The drop in the value of your house is irrelevant.

Literally just heard this as a news headline on the radio 2 minutes ago!

Edingril · 08/07/2024 09:04

orangeandpineapple7 · 07/07/2024 22:13

Hello, we already have a phone mast nearby where we live and now another is proposed but this one is 30 metres away and will be completely visible from our garden. I'm against it and so am writing to object, getting onto local council and local mp. My aibu is if I want mobile services am I unreasonable for saying not 30 metres from my house. Also has anyone manged to object successfully please and might you have any tips or how did you go about it. Thank you so much.

Other than 'but I don't want it' what 'scientific' or factual based actual objection do you have?

Bjorkdidit · 08/07/2024 08:59

Yes, you're being a NIMBY. Unless you spend most of your life out in the remote hills, you're exposed to mobile signals from the thousands of transmitters that are everywhere all the time.

Plus signals from your phone and those of everyone that you are near to. So this mast being near your house will not increase your exposure to mobile phone network signals.

AhBiscuits · 08/07/2024 08:53

Let's get some signs made Pam and get down there.

Countymayo · 08/07/2024 08:52

Yes it’s annoying, but at a macro level companies in the UK are getting annoyed that they can’t get simple business done due to endless planning permission disputes. Companies are exiting the UK as a result. Labour are hopefully going to rip up the planning legislation to put a stop to nimbys protesting about absolutely everything. I don’t think there are genuine health risks with masts, and in my mind that would be the only valid grounds for protesting. The drop in the value of your house is irrelevant.

OhBeAFineGuyKissMe · 08/07/2024 08:52

You can’t object from a health point of view as there is zero evidence they harm health.

The mast lowering your house price will not be taken into account.

You can go with overbearing, out of keeping with character of neighbourhood (but as there is another one nearby not sure this is valid), damage to conservation area or listed building. Unless there is a protected sightline view, you can’t use that one either.

This will be a very tricky one to fight as you don’t have many valid objections.

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 08/07/2024 08:43

Tartfullodger · 07/07/2024 22:16

Different networks use different masts. I always say that people are quick enough to complain when they can't get a signal or access the internet because there aren't enough masts in the vicinity.

They should be forced to share masts, anyway.

Dbank · 08/07/2024 08:26

Mankyhaven · 07/07/2024 22:25

We have a mast at the end of our street phone reception is not brilliant and it interferes with our Internet. In our town you can object all you like but they will put it up anyway I'm not saying don't object tho because it may be different where you live.

Can you explain how it interferes with your internet?

EdgyCat · 08/07/2024 08:25

I don't blame you. Object and if it is moved to someone else's 30 metres off property that is their cross to bear. Look out for your own interest, certainly nobody else will be looking after yours.

Meadowfinch · 08/07/2024 08:22

We live in a conservation area. The phone companies have to share a mast, which is just common sense.

I don't understand why it isn't standard policy everywhere.

inlandriverview · 08/07/2024 08:20

Are you worried about appearance or other issues?

iamtheblcksheep · 08/07/2024 08:17

Phone companies should be made to share masts instead of them being everywhere.

Mankyhaven · 08/07/2024 08:12

brunettemic · 07/07/2024 22:30

Where do you want it put, who’s house is it ok to 30 metres away from?

She didn't say it should be in anyone else's garden. These things should not be near anyone's home!

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orangeandpineapple7 · 08/07/2024 07:57

Thanks for your replies, yes we have opportunity to object and I've written a letter and will speak to neighbours. I'm not saying it should be near someone else's garden, I'm aware I don't have a solution. I'm worried about health effects and also house prices, we could apparently lose between 10 and 25 percent. I'm just thinking about our daughter really and how it might affect her

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brunettemic · 07/07/2024 22:30

Where do you want it put, who’s house is it ok to 30 metres away from?

Mankyhaven · 07/07/2024 22:25

We have a mast at the end of our street phone reception is not brilliant and it interferes with our Internet. In our town you can object all you like but they will put it up anyway I'm not saying don't object tho because it may be different where you live.

TooBored1 · 07/07/2024 22:24

Yes.

HungryLittleCrocodile · 07/07/2024 22:24

That is a bit close. Yes do object!

KnickerlessParsons · 07/07/2024 22:23

Surely they'll need planning permission. And at that proximity, you will be consulted and will get the opportunity to object.

Tartfullodger · 07/07/2024 22:16

Different networks use different masts. I always say that people are quick enough to complain when they can't get a signal or access the internet because there aren't enough masts in the vicinity.