22/5289

The removal of existing 21m floodlight to be replaced with a 24m combined floodlight and telecommunications structure to support 9 no. antenna and 4 no transmission dishes together with cabinets, metering pillars, retaining wall, concrete pad foundation, hand rail, access arrangement and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed telecommunications mast lacks sufficient justification for its location within a residential area, violating national guidelines and potentially harming residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is situated within the Cobh settlement boundary and is immediately adjacent to both established residential properties and lands specifically zoned for residential development.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the mast's location, which contradicts national guidelines stating residential areas should only be used as a last resort for free-standing masts.
  • The development is considered injurious to the residential amenity of the adjoining properties and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to replace an existing 21m floodlight with a 24m combined floodlight and telecommunications mast at Pairc Ui Cheallaigh, Cobh GAA. Located within the Cobh settlement boundary and adjacent to residential zones, the proposal was refused by the local authority. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate that alternative non-residential sites were unavailable or unsuitable, as required by the 1996 Telecommunications Antennae and Support Struct...
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