A CAMPAIGNER has enraged his neighbours by helping them to win a battle against the installation of a mobile phone tower on their road – only to bid for it to be erected on his own land instead.

Nigel Jarvis, of Caddick Road Great Barr, wants Vodafone and O2 to site a new mast just 200 yards from where he opposed the earlier plans.

The move has sparked a massive backlash in the community where nearly 300 people have signed a petition against his proposals.

No official figures are available to show how much Mr Jarvis could make from the deal.

But experts at Mast Action said he could make as much as £100,000, as mobile phone firms pay up to £10,000 a year to erect masts on private land, and contracts run for ten years.

Mr Jarvis was one of 50 signatories who opposed the first Vodafone scheme on a public pavement on the corner of Bowman Road and Booths Lane, Great Barr, in July.

But he used his original letter of objection in an attempt to tout his own yard, which runs behind homes on Bowman Road, as an alternative site.

Mr Jarvis sent an objection to Birmingham City Council by email, seen by the Mail, which read: “In my opinion this site is not suitable for an installation of a mast and antenna.

“I have a piece of land at the rear of Bowman Road where it could go. It would not even be noticed and you have my permission to forward my contact details on to the company.”

Planners rejected the first application on design grounds.Mr Jarvis later submitted the only letter of support for the second 50ft mast which would have six antennas, if built.

His email to the council showing support said: “What a great out of the way place to site the antenna. At least we will not have an unsightly pole on our lovely little estate. Well done planning department.”