Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate sufficient legal interest to carry out the proposed development on public lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide the necessary consent from Waterford City and County Council to carry out the development on public lands.
- The developer did not demonstrate sufficient legal interest to execute the proposed development in its entirety.
- Due to the lack of demonstrated legal interest, the proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy UTL 16
Decision Document Summary
National Broadband Ireland applied for a Section 254 Licence to install approximately 72.8km of overground fibre optic cabling and 12 new poles in a rural area of the Comeragh District, east of Kill village. Although the project aligns with the strategic aims of Policy UTL 16 regarding telecommunications infrastructure, the application was refused. The primary grounds for refusal were the applicant's failure to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or obtain specific consent from the local autho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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