Core Refusal Reason
The proposed installation of a 15m telecommunications pole and cabinet on a public footpath/cycle path poses an unacceptable safety hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The placement of the infrastructure on a public footpath/cycle path at Lacken Road represents a significant safety hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users.
- There are notable discrepancies between the submitted layout drawings and the photomontages regarding the exact positioning of the pole relative to the footpath and private property.
- The development would result in a potential traffic hazard and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate installations on public infrastructure, conflicting with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
UTL 16 ICT/ CommunicationsZoned Open Space and Recreation [OS]
Decision Document Summary
Shared Access Ltd sought a Section 254 license for a 15m telecommunications pole and equipment cabinet at Lacken Road, Summerfields, Co. Waterford, on lands zoned for Open Space and Recreation. The Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the infrastructure would be situated directly on a public footpath/cycle path, creating a safety hazard for users. The decision also cited technical discrepancies in the submitted plans and a failure to demonstrate that alternative loca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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