Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient justification for a second mast in close proximity to a permitted structure and failure to address cumulative impacts on landscape and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Failure to demonstrate the technical necessity for an additional telecommunications mast given the proximity of a previously permitted structure (Ref: 20190024).
- Inadequate assessment of the cumulative visual impact on the landscape and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
- Potential for the development to seriously injure the amenities of the area, rendering it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 20-metre multi-user monopole at Fortyacres, Rathaspick. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority primarily due to the lack of technical justification for a second mast in close proximity to an already permitted telecommunications structure. The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to assess the cumulative negative impacts on the local landscape and the amenity of nearby residents, leading to the conclusion that the development woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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