Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is a permissible 'Public service installation' under the Z1 residential zoning, addresses a specific telecommunications coverage gap, and is considered to have acceptable visual and residential amenity impacts due to its location on an existing non-residential building.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of telecommunications infrastructure is a permissible use within the Z1 zoning objective and complies with the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding digital connectivity.
- The visual impact is deemed acceptable and not markedly out of character with the existing non-residential building, proving preferable to the installation of a standalone mast in a suburban area.
- Technical and safety concerns raised by observers, such as cyber security and electromagnetic field emissions, are not within the planning remit of An Bord Pleanála and are governed by other national and international regulatory frameworks.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsPolicy SI45Policy SI48Objective SIO27Section 15.18.5Policy 8145Appendix 15
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks the retention of three pole-mounted antennas, a microwave dish, and an equipment cabinet on the roof of an existing Scout Den at Kinvara Road, Ashtown, Dublin 7. The site is a backland location surrounded by residential dwellings, accessed via a gated laneway. While the Planning Authority granted permission, the decision was appealed by local residents citing concerns over visual impact, health risks, and site ownership. The Inspector's report highlights that the infrastruc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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