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Anger as 'horrific-looking' 68ft phone mast back on the agenda months after being rejected

Controversial plans to build a 'horrific' 68ft telephone mast on a golf course in the green belt could be back on the agenda just eight months after being thrown out by planners.

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Residents have reacted angrily to news that developer Cornerstone has lodged an appeal against Wolverhampton Council's decision to refuse the plans.

Councillor Sohail Khan said residents were appalled that the mast could yet go ahead, after being rejected by the council.

The plan to build the mast at South Staffordshire Golf Club was rejected by Wolverhampton Council in November last year.

The scheme also included 12 antennae, four dishes and four ground-based cabinets at the site off Codsall Road.

Councillor Khan said: "The thing looks horrific.