We have received notice from Ipswich Borough Council of a proposal for the "Erection of an 11.8m high slimline mast containing 6 antennas plus installation of associated equipment cabinet" on the triangle of land outside church on the corner of Norwich Road and Highfield Approach.
11.8m is very nearly 40 feet high and will dwarf the church and area, and be a major eyesore.
I therefore ask every parishioner to write to the Principle Planning Officer, Mrs Lisa Chandler, Grafton House, 14-17 Russel Road, Ipswich IP1 2DE, and object strongly to this proposal.
The reference to quote is IP/10/00800/TPD.
These objections have to be in by 27th October 2010. "Petitions" only count as one objection. We are, of course, involving our local councillors as well.
With your help we can forestall this major insult to the Church, consider this, if permission were to be granted this mast will become an inconvenience to weddings, where photos are often taken on the proposed site, funeral attendees gather, and special Church events are performed.
