Overview
- The mast was installed in May to replace equipment removed from the Coniston House rooftop ahead of demolition, according to the operator.
- Residents report a constant 24-hour hum audible inside homes and say fumes come from an outdoor generator, with some fearing the structure could topple in high winds.
- The tower sits about 1.8 metres from garden boundaries, is anchored with concrete blocks and chains, and stands nearly 100 feet tall.
- Community Housing and MBNL call the installation a temporary measure maintaining essential coverage for residents, businesses and emergency services, and they are pursuing approval for a permanent site nearby.
- Wyre Forest District Council says the installation did not require planning permission under permitted development rules, and the site is leased to MBNL until 1 September 2026.