I HAVE read with interest your two reports on the proposed T Mobile telecommunications mast to be erected at Hospital Fields Road, Fulford.

I live on North Lane, Huntington. We have just been notified of a proposal by T Mobile to erect a 14.7 metre telecommunications pole with three antenna on land opposite my house in the centre of our village and on the edge of our local sports field.

Just half a mile further up North Lane is open land that I believe has been designated for industrial purposes.

I cannot understand why the pole could not be erected there rather than spoil the appearance of our village and possibly be a health hazard to the residents.

It seems that these companies can ride roughshod over any local community and erect their equipment wherever they wish.

We have lodged a formal complaint with City of York Council and have received a reply saying: "The council has a limited period of 56 days within which to make a decision.

"If a decision is not made within this time the operator can erect the equipment without any further consent."

I cannot understand why these companies seem to have a different set of rules so far as planning is concerned than the rest of us.

We certainly don't hold out much hope of winning our battle.

Mrs C Armstrong,

North Lane,

Huntington,

York.

Updated: 10:08 Thursday, December 09, 2004