Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the 30m monopole is located within an established utility compound (ESB substation), is consistent with the 'E' zoning objective of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan, addresses a demonstrated technical need for improved 4G/5G coverage, and is not expected to significantly impact the visual amenity or future development potential of the adjoining industrial and institutional lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is an existing 110kV ESB compound with the capacity to absorb the proposed 30m monopole without resulting in a discordant feature in the landscape.
- The development is technically justified to address mobile coverage blackspots in the Deansgrange, Cabinteely, and Sallynoggin areas and facilitates the co-location of multiple operators.
- The proposal would not compromise the delivery of Strategic Local Objectives for adjoining lands or hinder the future healthcare development plans of the National Rehabilitation Hospital.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective EZoning Objective SNISection 13.2 (Public Services)SLO 71SLO 72SLO 66SLO 142Table 8.1 (Views and Prospects)Section 12.7.3 (Sensitive Landscapes)Section 12.7.4 (High Amenity Landscapes)Policy Objective E15 (Securing Employment Growth)Appendix 5 (Building Height Strategy)Appendix 8 (Landscape Character Areas)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the erection of a 30-metre high telecommunications monopole and ancillary equipment at an existing ESB substation on Pottery Road, Co. Dublin. The site is positioned between the Amgen bio-pharmaceutical facility and the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH). Despite third-party appeals from these neighbors citing concerns over visual impact, health and safety, and potential restrictions on their future site development, the Inspector found the proposal fundamentally sound....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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