Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, by itself and in combination with existing rooftop infrastructure, would result in an incongruous proliferation of structures that negatively impacts the visual amenity and architectural character of the surrounding Conservation Area, contrary to Policy BHA9 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed infrastructure would exacerbate the existing clutter of rooftop telecoms equipment on a landmark corner site, leading to a visually obtrusive and dominant form.
- The development fails to positively contribute to or protect the special interest and character of the designated Conservation Area as required by policy.
- The technical justification for improved coverage is not sufficient to override the significant negative visual impacts on the Georgian streetscape and city skyline.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SI45Policy SI48Objective SIO27Policy BHA9Section 15.5.3Section 15.18.5Zoning Z5Zoning Z9Section 14.6
Decision Document Summary
Vodafone Ireland Ltd proposed the installation of three telecommunications antennas and associated equipment on the rooftop of Kavanagh Court, a six-storey student housing complex at the junction of Gardiner Street Lower and Summerhill in Dublin. While the site is zoned Z5 (City Centre) where such installations are generally permitted, its location adjacent to and partially within a designated Conservation Area raised significant planning concerns. Dublin City Council initially granted permissio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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