Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 15m telecommunications pole was refused due to its inappropriate location in the core of Kiltegan Village, resulting in significant negative visual impact on the streetscape and character of the area, combined with a failure to demonstrate a technical necessity or explore alternative sequential sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 15m structure is considered out of scale and character for its prominent location within the core of Kiltegan Village, causing significant injury to the visual amenities and streetscape of the settlement.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical justification for the specific location or demonstrate that a sequential approach to site selection was followed, as required by the County Development Plan and national guidelines.
- The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for similar structures in sensitive village settings and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.35CPO 16.36CPO 16.37Chapter 16Appendix 1 (Section 2.4)
Decision Document Summary
Three Ireland applied for a Section 254 license to erect a 15m overground telecommunications pole on a footpath along the R-747-444 in the center of Kiltegan Village. The proposal was refused by Wicklow County Council because the structure's height and design were deemed visually obtrusive and incompatible with the village's character and residential context. Furthermore, the planner noted that the applicant failed to sufficiently justify the need for the installation or prove that more suitable...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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