Plans lodged for 5G tower on residential street in Barnsley

If approved by the council's planning board, the mast will be erected on the footway at Yews Avenue and Greenwood Avenue in Worsbrough.

As well as the mast, the application outlines plans for six antennas and three equipment cabinets.

There is already a 10M HG3 mast at the site, which provides 4g coverage, and the proposed new mast will be next to it.

A planning document states: "The Government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion.

"It is essential to keep pace with growing demand for internet bandwidth and mobile data from local businesses, residents and those who visit our communities.

"As part of MBNL and H3G’s continued network improvement program, there is a specific requirement for a complementary installation at this location to provide 5G services, ensuring that this area of Barnsley maintains access to the latest technologies.

"There is an existing telecommunications street pole on [the site]. This existing street pole is shared by both EE and H3G and provides vital 2G/3G/4Gcoverage and capacity to this part of Barnsley.

"The proposed new mast has been sited and designed in order to provide 5G coverage for H3G and to support the existing mobile network. As the new pole will be complementary to the existing 2G/3G/4G mast it must be immediately adjacent to the existing pole in order to replicate the coverage.

"EE will become the Emergency Services Network Provider and in order todedicate the 4G network for that use, the intention is to support all users during the current climate and to maintain all current services without the removal of any existing equipment.

"The Covid-19 pandemic has created unparalleled demand and pressure on the operator’s network while people try to keep life and the economy moving through isolation and containment measures, with many people now working from home or remotely. This is a perfect example of why the operator must continue with its rollout as streamlined as is possible.

"The case for 5G is compelling as it will bring faster, more responsive and reliable connections than ever before."

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