Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 30-metre lattice tower would be a visually obtrusive feature that injures the visual and residential amenities of Clonlara village and fails to meet the 'last resort' criteria for such structures in village settings as required by the County Development Plan and national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to Objective CDP11.55 and national guidelines as it does not represent a 'last resort' location and fails to be appropriately designed or adapted for its specific village-edge context.
- The 30-metre lattice structure would be visually obtrusive and overbearing, causing significant injury to the visual amenities of the area and the character of Clonlara village.
- The proposal would have an unacceptable negative impact on the residential amenities of nearby properties and the amenity value of designated walking routes in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP11.54CDP11.55CDP3.3ENT1Clonlara Settlement Plan Volume 3b
Decision Document Summary
This application by APW UK WIP Limited sought permission for a 30-metre telecommunications lattice tower and associated equipment on enterprise-zoned land at Coollisteige, Clonlara. While the site is within the settlement boundary, the Planning Authority refused the proposal due to its prominent location on the southeastern approach to the village and its proximity to residential dwellings. The inspector concluded that the tower's scale and design would be visually intrusive, damaging the villag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.