MILLBROOK residents are furious over plans to build an 'eyesore' 5G mast next to their homes.
Those living in Endeavour Close near Shirley High Street say they have had no say over a mast that is set to be built.
Neighbours only found out about the plans after spotting workers surveying the area.
According to the council, masts do not need planning permission or prior approval as long as they are not taller than 20 metres.
But Terry Garnaway, 74, says his kitchen window will face directly onto the 5G mast.
Terry, who has lived in the property for over nine years, said: "There's been a lot of aggravation since we found out.
"I don't want it since I'm living across from it. I don't want to sit in my kitchen and look out onto a large 5G mast."
Another resident, Anna Bulinska, added: "I've lived here for five years and didn't think anyone could do something like this without speaking to people who live nearby.
"I have a six-month-old and a two-year-old. What will the mast do to my children?
"I have heard from the other people who live nearby that radiation is an issue with them.
"I'm worried for my kids and for all the elderly residents too."
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said: "We recognise that residents may have some concerns or reservations about the masts or monopoles that enable the 5G technology to be available locally.
"We would like to assure residents that we are following the National Planning Policy Framework for England and Public Health England guidance and advice.
"Telecommunication operators can install new or replacement masts without planning permission or prior approval notification to the Planning Department, provided it does not exceed a certain height.
"Where a planning application or application for prior approval is necessary and is received by the council, we write to the closest neighbours to comment and feedback on the siting and appearance of the masts only.
"In this instance, the council has not received an application for prior approval.
"Public health advice states that it is possible that there may be a small increase in overall exposure to radio waves when 5G is added to an existing network or in a new area.
"However, the overall exposure is expected to remain low and below ‘5G technologies: radio waves and health guidelines’ and, as such, no consequences for public health are anticipated.
"For any residents that have questions or concerns about the 5G mast, please contact planning@southampton.gov.uk"
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