Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 3m extension would result in a significant, negative, and overbearing visual impact on the streetscape and the residential amenities of the adjacent Millbrae Park estate, while being visually dominant within a designated Area of High Scenic Amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed height increase and additional headframe equipment would increase the visibility and prominence of an already imposing structure, creating an overbearing and incongruous feature within the residential pattern of development.
- The development would be visually dominant within a designated 'Area of High Scenic Amenity' and impact views from the R238, which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way tourist route.
- The application lacked sufficient technical information to demonstrate that the 3m increase is the minimum height required for effective operation or that all other co-location options had been fully investigated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TC-O-1Policy TC-P-2Policy TC-P-3Policy L-P-1Policy L-P-2Policy BIO-P-1Policy CS-P-1Map 11.1 Scenic Amenity
Decision Document Summary
Towercom Limited sought permission to increase the height of an existing 18-metre monopole to 21 metres (plus a 1-metre lightning finial) at the Eir Exchange in Quigley's Point, Co. Donegal. The site is located in a 'rural settlement' adjacent to the Millbrae Park housing estate and within a designated Area of High Scenic Amenity. While the Inspector acknowledged that telecommunications infrastructure is supported in principle by national policy and the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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