Upset tesidents in a Doncaster village are calling for the removal of a newly erected phone mast which has been dubbed an ‘eyesore.’

A number of people living in Fishlake have protested against the new telecommunications tower which has been installed within the grounds of Fishlake Cricket Club.

Residents have claimed that letters sent to an address where residents could outline their objections were returned as undelivered after the address proved to be incorrect.

They claim the company behind the mast, which is understood to be major telecommunications provider, deliberately shared a false address to deflect criticism.

A new phone mast has been erected in a Doncaster village. (Stock image).

placeholder image — A new phone mast has been erected in a Doncaster village. (Stock image).

One local said: “There is already a telephone mast on the same site. Why can’t they just upgrade that?

“It is an eyesore.”

One family can see the mast from their kitchen and bedroom window and say the mast spoils the view of their 300-year-old orchard – and say that if they sell their hourse, it would put off prospective buyers.

There is also a fear that it will negatively affect local wildlife.

The area is populated by owls, birds, rabbits, foxes, and bees and neighbours have reported owls being disrupted on their flightpaths.

Residents have also claimed fruit trees will have to be removed for electrical work to take place.

The are calling for the mast to be removed completely or moved to the site of the old mast, which is at the other end of the club.

They have also contacted Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband asking for help.