Plans for a 5G mast in Windsor have caused an uproar due to their proximity to a local school.

Cornerstone, a mobile infrastructure services company, hope to install a 20metre high monopole on the land at junction of Westmead and Springfield Road.

The mast will support six antennas, two dishes and two equipment cabinets.

Residents have now raised concern about the health impact and safety of pupils at Lawns Nursery and Oakfield First School should the plans be approved.

Concern has also be raised by and for those living in neighbouring properties.

Geraldine Parker said: "I have ill health as it is and will be even more concerned as I live opposite."

Cornerstone has stated: "We recognise that the growth in mobile communication has led, in some cases, to public concern about perceived health effects of mobile technology, in particular about siting masts close to local communities.

"Cornerstone ensure that our radio base stations are designed and built so that the public are not exposed to radio frequency fields above the guidelines set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)."

Cllr Davies has written to the council with concern that alternative sites, where the mast would be more in scale with surrounding development and shielded by trees of comparable height, had not been considered.

However in response to such statements, it has been stated that: "The proposed location was nominated by radio planner as it will allow for the optimum level of coverage to be provided to the target area."

Jonathan Davey has objected to the application echoing the notion of the mast standing out in the area.

He wrote: "It is fair to say a 5G mast at this site could easily cause a distraction for drivers and therefore a potential risk to local school children.

"A 20metre mast is not in keeping with the local environment."

Paul Sadler has slammed the plans as "visually detrimental" to the area.

In the application details, Matt Warman MP, Ministry for Digital Infrastructure, wrote: "The demand for mobile data is increasing rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how important it is that we all have access to reliable, high quality mobile connectivity.

"The Government is committed to extending mobile network coverage across the UK and providing uninterrupted mobile signal on all major roads."

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are also backing the plans. 

Residents have until April 1 to voice their opinions on the plans.