Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 24-metre telecommunications structure would result in a significant and negative visual impact on the historic village of Kiltegan and lacks adequate technical justification for its location in close proximity to a residential area with existing coverage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical justification for the necessity of a new structure at this specific location, given that the area already has fair coverage.
- The 24-metre height and lattice design would create a dominant and intrusive feature that is out of scale with the vernacular architecture and historic skyline of Kiltegan village.
- The proposal fails to adhere to the sequential approach for site selection and the development standards of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding proximity to residential areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.35CPO 16.36CPO 16.37Appendix 1 (Section 2.4)
Decision Document Summary
APW UK WIP Limited sought permission to erect a 24-metre high lattice telecommunications mast at Kiltegan Road, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. The site is located partially within the settlement boundary of a Level 7 village characterized by a historic skyline. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the structure would form a dominant and visually injurious feature in the landscape. Furthermore, the council determined that the applicant did not sufficiently justify the need for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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