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to install a 24m multi-user monopole type telecommunications support structure with headframe, carrying antenna and dishes enclosed within a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works, including a new access track

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to provide robust technical justification for the mast's necessity and inconsistent topographical data which prevents a definitive visual impact assessment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a robust technical justification for the proposed structure, specifically failing to demonstrate why existing or permitted sites in the vicinity could not provide the required coverage.
  • The application contained conflicting topographical information regarding site levels (ranging from 167.5m to 170m), making it impossible to accurately assess the visual impact of the 24m structure.
  • The proposal did not adequately address previous concerns raised by An Bord Pleanála regarding visual impact and failed to incorporate proposed mitigation measures into the site layout plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective SKSO 11ICT 01ICT 02ICT 03ICT 04ICT 05ICT 06ICT 07REE 10LC1LC2LC3LC4LC5LC6LC7Section 6.14.2Section 7.12.1Section 10.16.1

Decision Document Summary

On Tower Ireland Limited sought permission to install a 24-metre multi-user monopole telecommunications structure and associated compound at Lecks, Shercock, Co. Cavan. The site is located in the Drumlin Belt and Uplands of East Cavan, a sensitive landscape character area. The application follows a previous refusal by An Bord Pleanála for a similar development. The planning authority determined that the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical justification for the mast's necessity relat...
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