WEB2808/25
RETENTION: We, Phoenix Tower Ireland III Limited are applying for Retention Permission to retain 17 no. antennas (3 no. 2.1m antennas, 6 no. 2m Antenna, 5 no. 0.5m Antenna, & 3 no. 0.7m Antenna) and 2 no. 0.3m transmission dishes on separate ballast mounted supporting poles together with 3 no. equipment cabinets, radio equipment, cabling and associated site works all located on the rooftop Lidl Drumcondra Store, 25/27 Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to concerns regarding the clarity of the submitted plans, the management of obsolete infrastructure, and the protection of visual amenities and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks sufficient clarity in its plans and particulars to ensure it is carried out in accordance with proper planning and orderly development.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate safeguards for the decommissioning of obsolete structures, which is necessary to prevent long-term visual clutter.
- The structures, including potential advertisements and mounting configurations, are deemed to negatively impact the visual amenities of the Drumcondra area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Phoenix Tower Ireland III Limited sought retention permission for telecommunications structures and associated equipment at the Lidl Drumcondra Store on Drumcondra Road Upper. The planning authority refused the application, citing the need for greater clarity regarding the nature and extent of the development. The decision focused on ensuring orderly development through the removal of obsolete equipment, the protection of the area's visual character from unauthorized advertisements, and complian...PDF Document Missing
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