Angry residents complain as planning notice for BT mast in Temple Newsam Park stuck behind wall

The notice was stuck to a tree away from the main path where the proposed telegraph pole was to be built.

An eagle-eyed walker Agnieszka Kamińska spotted the notice and posted a picture of the proposed plans on a local Facebook group.

Temple Newsam residents were outraged at the placement of the sign and BT have admitted it was not "ideally positioned", as they suspend plans for the build.

One woman, who did not want to be named, said: "The park is where people go to relax and to get away from technology and noise and to be close to nature.

"I spotted this 'official notice' yesterday after having to get through the mud to get to the tree it was stuck to.

"I think the notice should be displayed somewhere more accessible, visible and in a clear way so the public is informed."

Another resident added: "Disgrace, how can normal sized people see that?"

In a statement provided to the Yorkshire Evening Post, BT agreed the notice was not "ideally positioned" and plans for the mast have been temporarily suspended.

A spokesperson said: "The team agreed that the planning notice was not ideally positioned and have temporarily removed the proposed telegraph pole from build plans.

"We’re very sorry for any concern caused to the local community."

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