Cornerstone Telecoms Builds Multiple Large Masts Across Cotswolds, Sandwell Amid Local Objections

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd has received approval for several new and upgraded telecommunications masts across different locations despite facing community concerns. At Painswick Golf Club in the Cotswold National Landscape, a 49-foot monopole will be replaced by a 79-foot lattice tower designed to support multiple antennas and emergency response systems, with planning officers affirming the design's compatibility with the landscape and compliance with health guidelines despite 59 objections. In Sandwell, a 66-foot single-pole mast with antennas and dishes will be installed near Bearwood bus station, with measures such as green coloring and tree screening intended to minimize impact on the nearby historic Lightwoods House and Park. However, in Coventry, plans for a 20-meter high mast on Sewell Highway were refused due to concerns over its dominant, unsightly presence close to residential homes, highlighting the tension between infrastructure needs and community aesthetics. Additionally, Cornerstone has applied to install a 74-foot mast at an industrial site near Sandwell & Dudley railway station, which is pending consideration by local planners. These developments underscore the ongoing balancing act between expanding digital communication infrastructure and addressing public and environmental concerns.