Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes Objective EC O86 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 by locating a free-standing mast in the immediate surrounds of a small town, and would be injurious to the visual amenities of a high-sensitivity landscape character area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes Objective EC O86 which seeks to avoid free-standing masts in the immediate surrounds of small towns and villages, as the site is located only 100m from the Derrinturn Town Boundary.
- The scale and location of the 24m lattice tower would be injurious to the visual amenities of the Western Boglands Landscape Character Area, which is deemed to be of high sensitivity (Class 3).
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its proximity to residential (C zoned) lands and its negative impact on the character of the local landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EC O86Chapter 7Chapter 15Section 15.11.4Western Boglands Landscape Character Area (Class 3)
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Towers Limited sought permission to erect a 24m high lattice telecommunications tower and associated equipment at Dreenane, Carbury, Co. Kildare, on a site located approximately 100m from the Derrinturn Town Boundary. The application was refused because the proposed mast would materially contravene Objective EC O86 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which discourages free-standing masts in the immediate surrounds of small towns. Furthermore, the planning authority determin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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