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INSTALLATION OF A 21 METRE LATTICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE SUPPORT STRUCTURE CARRYING ANTENNAS SUPPORTED BY CRUCIFIX SOLUTION, DISH, REMOTE RADIO UNITS (RRU'S), TOGETHER WITH GROUND BASED EQUIPMENT CABINETS, MINI PILLAR, GANTRY POLES, GPS BEACON, PALISADE FENCING, CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS TO PROVIDE FOR HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS DATA AND BROADBAND SERVICES
Granted
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed 21m lattice structure would be visually dominant in a designated Area of High Scenic Amenity, adversely impacting the character of the village and coastal landscape, setting an undesirable precedent, and leading to an unacceptable proliferation of masts in the Quigley's Point area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would have a significant adverse visual impact on the village, rural, and coastal character of a designated Area of High Scenic Amenity.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for future telecommunications developments within sensitive, visually prominent locations near 'Areas of Especially High Scenic Amenity'.
- Given the proximity of an existing 18m mast 280m away, the addition of a 21m structure would result in an unnecessary and unacceptable proliferation of masts in the local area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TC-O-1Policy TC-P-2Policy L-P-1Policy L-P-2Map 11.1 Scenic AmenityPolicy BIO-P-1
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 21m lattice telecommunications mast and associated equipment on an elevated rural site (15m ASL) at Tromaty, Quigley's Point, Co. Donegal. While Donegal County Council initially granted permission, a third-party appeal was lodged by Towercom Ltd, operators of a recently permitted 18m mast nearby. The Inspector's assessment focused on the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030, specifically policies regarding High Scenic Amenity and the avoidance of mast...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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