Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 24m telecommunications mast would lead to a proliferation of structures in a 'High Value Landscape' area, causing significant visual injury and contravening specific landscape protection objectives of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an unnecessary proliferation of telecommunication structures, failing to meet national guidelines regarding facility sharing and clustering.
- The prominent location of the 24m mast would seriously injure the visual amenities and character of a designated 'High Value Landscape'.
- The proposal materially contravenes Cork County Development Plan objectives intended to protect the scenic amenity of upland and coastal sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GI 6-1GI 7-1GI 7-2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the installation of a 24m multi-user telecommunications support structure at Barreragh, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. Located within a designated 'High Value Landscape', the application was refused on the grounds that it would contribute to visual clutter and the proliferation of masts in the vicinity. The planning authority concluded that the structure would negatively impact the character of the coastal landscape and fail to comply with national guidance on co-location, there...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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