Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 30m telecommunications structure was refused due to its excessive scale and utilitarian design, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and historic character of the Architectural Conservation Area and nearby NIAH structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and utilitarian nature of the 30m lattice structure would be visually discordant and out of keeping with the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development would adversely affect the visual amenity and appreciation of neighboring historic structures recorded on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- The proposal contravenes specific objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and fails to comply with national guidelines regarding telecommunications antennae and architectural heritage protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-18HE 16-15
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a 30m high lattice telecommunications support structure at The Close, Castletownroche, Co. Cork. The site is situated within an Architectural Conservation Area and near several historic structures listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. The local authority refused the development because its height and industrial appearance were deemed incompatible with the sensitive historic context, representing a significant visual injury to the are...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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