4643/23

PERMISSION: The Development Will Consist of The Installation of An 18m Telecommunications Support Structure Carrying Antennas, Remote Radio Units (RRU'S), GPS Beacon And Associated Equipment, Together With Ground-Based Equipment, Cabinets And All Associated Site Development Works. The Development Will Provide High Speed Wireless Data and Broadband Services.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The applicant failed to provide a robust examination of alternative, less sensitive sites to justify choosing a 'last resort' location immediately adjacent to a school and residential area, leading to an unacceptable visual impact on the skyline and a Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is situated at a 'last resort' location under the 1996 Telecommunications Guidelines, yet the applicant failed to robustly demonstrate that alternative, less sensitive sites were unavailable or unsuitable.
  • The 18-meter monopole structure would be an overtly dominant and visually incongruous insertion into the local townscape, negatively impacting the setting of the adjacent Tolka Valley Park Conservation Area.
  • The proposal would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would seriously injure the residential and educational amenities of the neighboring school and homes.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 14.7.14 (Z15 Land Use Zoning)Section 14.6 (Transitional Zone Areas)Section 15.18.5 (Telecommunications and Digital Connectivity)Policy SI45 (Digital Connectivity)Policy SI48 (Sharing and Co-Location)Policy BHA9 (Conservation Areas)Section 9.5.11 (Digital Connectivity Infrastructure)Objective SIO27

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Eir, proposed the installation of an 18m telecommunications monopole and associated equipment at an existing telephone exchange site on River Road, Dublin 15. The site is zoned 'Z15' (Community and Social Infrastructure) and is positioned in a sensitive transitional area between a high-density residential scheme, a national school (Pelletstown Educate Together), and the Tolka Valley Park Conservation Area. While the Planning Authority granted permission, the Inspector recommended ...
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