Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a clear and discernible adverse visual impact on the streetscape and the Mohill Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to its prominent positioning and lack of adequate heritage impact assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 15m monopole structure is located in a prominent position in front of the existing exchange building, leading to unacceptable visual jarring within the Mohill Architectural Conservation Area and the historic streetscape.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) or an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment to quantify the impact on the significant ensemble of NIAH-listed and protected structures in the immediate vicinity.
- The proposal fails to regularize an existing 12m wooden pole on the site which appears to be unauthorized following the expiration of its temporary five-year permission granted under P.11-300.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.20.3Section 11.30TEL POL 5ACA POL 1ACA POL 2BH POL 5Table 6.5
Decision Document Summary
Towercom Limited sought planning permission for a 15-metre telecommunications monopole and associated equipment at the Eir Exchange on Main Street Upper, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. The site is located within the Mohill Architectural Conservation Area and is adjacent to several structures of 'Regional' importance on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, including the Mohill Garda Station and a former Methodist chapel. While the Leitrim County Development Plan 2023-2029 generally supports te...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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