A telecoms company wants to put four advertising kiosks on pavements in Bognor and Littlehampton.
New World Payphones says its kiosks would also include public telephones wifi and a defibrilator.
Similar ad screens and kiosks have been installed across the UK, usually to replace more traditional telephone boxes.
But these would be in locations where no phone boxes currently stand.
They are:
The company has submitted eight applications to Arun District Council – one for the kiosk and one to display advertising for each site.
The covering letter for all the applications says: “The new communications kiosk with public communications functions including advertising comprises a single scheme.
“Absent any part thereof (the new communications kiosk or advertising display) it cannot come forward. Accordingly, the proposal should be considered as a single scheme.
“The traditional kiosk is in need of updating to reflect the modern society that we live in. NWP recognises legacy kiosks have historic problems including lack of access for wheelchair users, problems with calling cards, and often attract the use of anti-social behaviour
“NWP has chosen a new modern design, reflecting the instantly recognisable telephone kiosk heritage, ensuring it provides open access for all.
“It is a robust construction made of stainless steel which will aid reduction of vandalism and assist with ease of maintenance.
“As a responsible telephone operator NWP will also operate a high standard of cleaning on the new estate.”
Miriam Nicholls from the council’s economic development has objected to two of the proposed sites, in High Street Bognor and High Street Littlehampton.
She said both are unsuitable as they are in narrow areas of each high street where there is already street furniture.
She added: “We would suggest there are many more suitable locations for this and would be willing to work with the applicant to find a suitable alternative. ”
Anyone wishing to comment has until 13 March.
