A WOMAN has hit out at 5G provider Three after a new phone mast was installed on a grass verge in the Bierley area of Bradford.

The woman, who did not want to be named, has complained to telecommunications provider Three about a lack of consultation and health implications of them installing a phone mast on Dunsford Avenue in Bierley this month.

"I've been in touch with Three and Bradford Council, but nobody is taking any notice," she said. "I'm at my wit's end.

"By all accounts it was on a lampost on another street, and I had no reason to go on that street so I didn't see it. I received no letters of consultation - nothing through the post.

"I would have said something. I'm sure other people would also have disagreed with it.

"They build these things anywhere. I understand they are needed but I would like to know if there is a possibility of them moving it.

"It's only 10 metres away from my garden and it's opposite a children's play area."

She is also concerned about radiation emissions from the mast, which she claims could cause health problems.

She said: "I'm a vulnerable person and they've got nerve to put something like that outside my house."

A Three UK spokesperson said: “5G rollout is vital for residents and businesses of Bierley. We want to offer the community a reliable network experience and this new site is critical to making that happen.

"Masts need to be situated where people will be using the service and, in many cases, in precise locations to ensure the widest breadth of coverage.

“We are aware that there have been some concerns raised. However, from a health and safety perspective, 5G deployment is no different to any other mobile technology.

"All generations of mobile technology used by Three comply with guidelines to ensure that no harmful levels of radiation are emitted.

"As a responsible company, we take our obligation to run a safe network very seriously and actively work to ensure that our network remains compliant with international guidelines.”

In guidance from Ofcom, Public Health England have said “the overall exposure is expected to remain low relative to guidelines and, as such, there should be no consequences for public health”.

Responding to concerns about lack of consultation, as part of the planning application, Three sent pre-application consultation letters to the Local Planning Authority, MP Judith Cummins, ward councillors and The Life nursery. Three did not receive any responses.

When the application was submitted, the Local Planning Authority displayed a site notice to inform members of the public. Three received no representations in relation to the application.