Plans have been approved to improve a 5G tower based near Amersham.

A proposal was put forward to Buckinghamshire Council on July 15 to have six antennas, two cabinets and a dish installed in Coleshill, whilst one cabinet is removed.

The plans also suggested that ‘other existing cabinets’ need to be updated.

There were no objections from members of the public or the council itself, and on August 26, the proposal was given the green light, before it was officially signed off one day later on August 27.

A part of the planning document reads: “In conclusion, it is considered that a fair and reasonable balance would be struck between the interests of the community and the human rights of the individuals concerned in the event of no objection being raised to the proposed development.

“The sole issue for consideration in this application is whether the proposed development is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the environment.

“To this end, it would be considered that the presence of the proposed works within this area would not have a significantly harmful impact on the character of the area.”

Another section of the four-page planning document reads: “All operators of radio transmitters are under a legal obligation to operate those transmitters in accordance with the conditions of their licence.

“Operation of the transmitter in accordance with the conditions of the licence fulfils the legal obligations in respect of interference to other radio systems, other electrical equipment, instrumentation, or air traffic systems.

“The conditions of the licence are mandated by Ofcom, an agency of national government, who are responsible for the regulation of the civilian radio spectrum.

“The remit of Ofcom also includes investigation and remedy of any reported significant interference.”

The installation/upgrade of the existing tower in Coleshill comes not long after a separate planning application was submitted to have a 5G mast installed at a High Wycombe school.

Buckinghamshire Council received a proposal from the Highcrest Academy on Hatters Lane, which would include new antennas and dishes, replacing the already existing 15m tower.

5G, the 5th generation of mobile network, is faster than its predecessors and offers greater capacity, meaning thousands of devices in a small area can be connected at the same time.

The application for the new tower at Highcrest has been put forward by radio mast company Cornerstone, which was set up by O2 and Vodaphone.

No decision has been made as of yet.