Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its proximity to multiple archaeological sites and Donadea Forest Park, the lack of a required visual impact assessment and mitigation measures, and its contravention of County Development Plan objective AH O4 regarding heritage protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive visual impact assessment, including CGIs and sufficient mitigation measures, as required by Section 15.11.4 of the Development Plan.
- The development would contravene objective AH O4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 by potentially being detrimental to the character and setting of nearby sites of archaeological interest.
- Due to the 30m scale and elevated location, the structure would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7Chapter 11AH O4Chapter 15Section 15.11.4
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Towers Limited proposed the construction of a 30-metre high lattice telecommunications tower and associated infrastructure on elevated agricultural lands at Dunmurraghill, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a sensitive context, approximately 600m from Donadea Forest Park (a proposed Natural Heritage Area) and in close proximity to several recorded archaeological monuments. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicant provided insufficient inf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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