Core Refusal Reason
The proposed telecommunications tower, by virtue of its height, scale, and prominent location within the Newcastle Architectural Conservation Area and proximity to several Protected Structures, would be visually obtrusive, create urban clutter, and negatively impact the character and visual amenities of the historic village core.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The bulky lattice tower design is visually unattractive and unsuited to a sensitive historic village setting where the prevailing building height is only one to two storeys.
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed Landscape/Visual Impact Statement or photomontages, which are essential for assessing the impact on the Architectural Conservation Area and nearby heritage assets.
- Alternative site options were not sufficiently explored or justified, and the proposal fails to meet the requirements of the 1996 Telecommunications Guidelines regarding the avoidance of proximity to listed buildings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022UC3 Objective 1UC3 Objective 4HCL3 Objective 1HCL3 Objective 2HCL4 Objective 2HCL4 Objective 4IE4 Objective 1IE4 Objective 3IE4 Objective 4Section 11.6.2Objective IT07Objective IT08
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Towers Ltd. sought permission for a 24m high lattice-style telecommunications structure and associated works at Annie May's Pub, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a 'Village Centre' zoned area and the Newcastle Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), in immediate proximity to Protected Structures including St. Finian’s Church and National School. South Dublin County Council initially refused permission due to visual impact. On appeal, the applicant claimed a technical nece...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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