3346/22
Planning permission for the erection of 3no. antennas and 2no. link dishes mounted on support poles and associated remote radio units together with 1no. outdoor cabinet and 1no. power board to a steel mounting support platform and associated equipment at the rooftop at La Touche House, 1 Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The development will provide mobile voice and data services in the area.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on the skyline and surrounding residential area due to the height and prominence of the proposed telecommunications infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed infrastructure would be highly visible from Canal Road and would negatively impinge on the skyline when viewed from surrounding areas.
- The development would have an adverse impact on the visual amenities of the residential (Z1) zoned site and would seriously injure the amenities of property in the vicinity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar telecommunications developments on residential sites, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the erection of three antennas and two link dishes on the roof of La Touche House, Rathmines. The application was refused by Dublin City Council primarily due to the prominent location and residential (Z1) zoning of the site. The planning authority concluded that the height and appearance of the equipment would result in significant visual intrusion, particularly from Canal Road, and would negatively affect the local skyline and residential amenities....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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