Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 18m monopole was refused due to its excessive scale and height, which would cause significant visual intrusion to adjacent residential properties and negatively impact the character of the village and a designated scenic route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and proximity of the structure would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate property values through visual intrusion.
- The development would detract from the setting and character of Kilbrittain village and its approach roads, failing to protect the character of the settlement.
- The proposal materially contravenes Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives intended to protect the landscape character and views from Scenic Route S68.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-13GI 14-14GI 14-15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of an 18-meter high monopole communications structure at the Eir Exchange on Main Street, Kilbrittain. The application was refused by the local authority because the structure's utilitarian nature and significant height would result in an unacceptable visual impact on neighboring residential properties and the wider village setting. Additionally, the site's location adjacent to Scenic Route S68 meant the development would conflict with specific landscape protec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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