SD24A/0062W

The proposed development will consist of the installation of telecommunications equipment including a 3.7 metres pole mounted tri sector antenna and dish, RRU's (remote radio units), cabinet, GPS beacon and proposed access route and all associated development works on the rooftop. The device will provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and create unacceptable visual clutter on a prominent building within the Clondalkin Village Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), while the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical justification or demonstrate that co-location on existing nearby infrastructure was unfeasible.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed installation, reaching an effective height of 15.5m above ground level on a prominent island site, would create significant visual clutter and materially harm the character and historic roofscape of the Clondalkin Village ACA.
  • The applicant failed to provide a robust justification for the site selection, specifically failing to assess or rule out co-location on a recently erected 18-metre monopole (THR_DU1611) located nearby within the same coverage gap.
  • The development would contravene specific County Development Plan objectives aimed at protecting sensitive landscapes and preventing the proliferation of telecommunication masts where facility sharing is possible.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy IE5: Information and Communications Technology (ICT)IE5 Objective 1IE5 Objective 3IE5 Objective 4Policy NCBH20: Architectural Conservation AreasNCBH20 Objective 3NCBH20 Objective 5Section 12.3.8 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Section 12.11.2 (Information and Communications Technology)Zoning VC (Village Centre)

Decision Document Summary

This appeal relates to a proposal by Eircom Limited to install telecommunications equipment on the rooftop of 'The Purty Central,' a prominent three-storey building in the heart of Clondalkin Village. The Planning Authority originally refused permission due to the site's location within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). On appeal, the Inspector acknowledged the general policy support for improved ICT infrastructure but determined that the visual impact on the historic streetscape—particu...
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