There has been an influx of planning applications to install 5G masts across Northampton – here’s where they could be built.
In the latest list of planning applications to West Northamptonshire Council, there have been 15 proposals submitted by H3G to erect the new masts.
The proposals come as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ plans, aiming to provide people with faster broadband and mobile phone coverage.
Former Housing Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Ensuring as many people as possible, wherever they live in the country, have access to fast, reliable mobile coverage and digital connectivity is crucial to our levelling up vision.”
According to the Government, 5G offers download speeds up to 100 times that of 4G and is set to “revolutionise” daily life, industries and public services by powering ‘game-changing’ technologies such as virtual and augmented reality services and autonomous cars.
13. Billing Brook Road
Planning Application WNN/2022/0598 - Valid From 20/05/2022 Land At Billing Brook Road, -, Northampton, Northamptonshire prior approval granted Prior Notification of installation of 5G equipment, including a 16 metre-high monopole supporting 6no antennas, 4no equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto Photo: Google
14. Fishponds Road
Planning Application WNN/2022/0770 - Valid From 01/07/2022 Land At Fishponds Road, -, Northampton, Northamptonshire Prior Notification of installation of 5G equipment, including installation of a 15 metre H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets Photo: Google
15. Lancaster Way
Planning Application WNN/2022/0600 - Valid From 20/05/2022 Land At Lancaster Way, -, Northampton, Northamptonshire Prior Notification of installation of 5G equipment, including 15 metre-high monopole supporting 6no antennas, 4no equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto Photo: Google