Protesters say the phone mast is ugly

Residents in Countesthorpe have waged a three-year campaign against the antenna - which they say is too close to their homes.

More than 1,000 people signed a petition opposing the mast.

Bronwyn Martin said: "It's a very ugly structure which has been painted dark brown gloss and it's highlighted against the skyline from every direction."

It's just too obtrusive Brenda Davies, campaigner

Her neighbours Brenda and Dennis Davies have also been campaigning for the mast to be moved.

Mrs Davies said: "We can see it from every window of the front of our house - it's just too obtrusive".

Blaby District Council has now given T-mobile - the company who put up the mast - 60 days to re-apply for planning permission.

If this is not granted, then the company will be forced to move the mast.

Resident Dennis Davies has welcomed the move: "This will give residents, everyone in Countesthorpe, a further opportunity to object to the siting of this mast."

T-Mobile declined to comment.