Plans go in for 5G mast in market car park in Doncaster

UK mobile company 3 has applied to place the 20 metre mast supporting six antennas in Doncaster Market car park.

The three uppermost antennas provide 5G coverage, and the lower set of three antennas would provide improved 4G coverage.

The pole supports two transmission dishes below the antennas. These are required to link the site into the wider network.

Equipment cabinets are proposed at ground level adjacent to the pole. All units would be grey.

3 bosses said this was the best location for the mast after consideration of four other locations.

The junction of Copley Road and Broxholme Road, Docking Hill Road and Copley Road were considered but ruled out due to surrounding obstructions.

The first generation of services provided voice calls, the second generation (2G) allowed basic data such as texting and the third generation (3G) offered internet access and thedevelopment of apps.

Since then, smart phones have developed further and the fourth generation (4G) has brought video and much faster data speeds allowing the integration of the smart phone into wider use.

The next generation of mobile telephony in 5G brings greatly increased data speeds. Advantages range from near-instant downloads of HD films to connected cars, smart medical devices and smart cities.

Planning agent Chris Dalby, on behalf of 3, said: “As there were no more suitable locations noted this location was then investigated as there was space for an installation, screening and this was considered more suitable.