Two 5g mast planning applications submitted for approval

TWO planning applications for the installation of 5G masts have been submitted to Portsmouth City Council.

The first, submitted by Three for Airport Service Road, proposes the introduction of the technology while the second, submitted jointly by Three and EE, is an upgrade of the existing equipment next to the Treasure Island adventure golf site.

'Three is committed to providing improved network coverage and capacity, most notably in relation to 5G services,' a statement submitted with on behalf of the telecoms firm says. 'It is recognised that high-speed mobile connectivity is the lifeblood of a community: facilitating educational benefits, providing access to vital services, improving communications with the associated commercial benefits for local businesses, enabling e-commerce and facilitating the increased need and demand.'

The Airport Service Road scheme proposes the erection of a new 20-metre mast opposite the junction with Dundas Lane and is submitted by its parent company Hutchison CK Network UK Ltd.

The second application was submitted by MBNL and would introduce 5G technology while also improving the existing 4G connection.

‘The existing operational telecommunications site is due to be upgraded ,’ its application says .‘ The proposed developmentwill be 5 G-ready and will allow the provision of new cutting-edge coverage for two major mobile operators to the area.’

Deadline soft he end of June have been set for reaching decision son the two schemes.

In January plans to install a 5G mast in Southsea were refused by the council.