Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 24m monopole was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on a High Amenity coastal landscape and its potential to prejudice the delivery of the planned Balbriggan Ring Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 24m monopole would be visually obtrusive and prominent within a highly sensitive 'High Amenity' coastal landscape, causing unacceptable harm to the visual amenities of the area.
- The development materially contravenes the 'HA' zoning objective and multiple specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding telecommunications and landscape protection.
- The proposal is considered prejudicial to the implementation of the Balbriggan Ring Road (R122 to R132), a future transportation scheme identified in the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GINHO59IU048GINHO58Policy IUP36DMSO224Objective CMO41Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 24-metre high monopole telecommunications support structure at O'Dwyers GAA Club in Balbriggan. The site is located within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zone, which is designated as a highly sensitive and scenic coastal landscape. Fingal County Council refused the application because the scale and nature of the structure would be visually discordant with its surroundings and contravene local planning objectives. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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