Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 15m monopole would cause significant visual injury to a High Value Landscape and Scenic Route, lead to a proliferation of telecommunication structures, and negatively impact residential amenities due to its scale and proximity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a proliferation of telecommunication structures in a designated High Value Landscape, contrary to national guidelines on sharing and clustering.
- The height and utilitarian nature of the mast would materially contravene objectives to protect scenic views, approach roads, and the character of the settlement.
- The scale and proximity of the structure would seriously injure the residential amenities and depreciate the value of nearby properties through visual intrusion.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 14-9GI 14-13GI 14-15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought to replace an existing 10m timber pole with a 15m monopole telecommunications structure at the eir Exchange in Eyeries, Co. Cork. The site is located in a High Value Landscape near a Scenic Route and residential properties. The local authority refused the application because the increased height and scale would detract from the visual character of the village approach and coastal landscape, contravening specific County Development Plan objectives and national guidelines rega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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