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PERMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT. THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF AN EXISTING 24 M TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT STRUCTURE (PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PERMISSION UNDER AN BORD PLEANÁLA REF. ABP-305998-19) AND 6 M EXTENSION (GRANTED PERMISSION UNDER KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL REF. 22727) TO GIVE AN OVERALL HEIGHT OF 30 M TOGETHER WITH ANTENNAS, DISHES, EQUIPMENT CABINETS, FENCING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS BROADBAND AND DATA SERVICES.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed indefinite retention of the telecommunications structure is considered premature pending the formal statutory incorporation of the Loughmacask Masterplan into the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan, as the mast's industrial nature would negatively impact the visual and residential amenity of planned future housing.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The indefinite retention of the 30m structure is premature pending the formal variation of the City & County Development Plan to incorporate the Loughmacask Masterplan's residential designations.
  • The industrial appearance and prominence of the lattice structure would significantly detract from the visual and residential amenity of future planned urban residential neighbourhoods in the Loughmacask area.
  • Granting permanent permission would be contrary to the long-term proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would likely affect future residential property values.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Loughmacask Masterplan 2023Amenity / Green links/Biodiversity conservation/ Open Space/Recreation zoningTelecommunications Antennae and Support Structures – Guidelines for Planning Authorities 1996Circular PL 07/12

Decision Document Summary

Cignal Infrastructure Ltd. sought retention permission for an existing 30m multi-user lattice telecommunications support structure and associated equipment at Dicksboro GAA grounds, Kilcreen, Co. Kilkenny. While the site is currently zoned for amenity and open space, it is adjacent to lands identified for Phase 2 residential development under the Loughmacask Masterplan adopted in June 2023. Kilkenny County Council refused the application on the grounds that indefinite retention is premature unti...
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