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a 2m extension to a previously granted planning permission (Planning Reference: 22/993), which authorised the construction of a 16m high monopole structure together with antennas, dishes and associated equipment all enclosed in security fencing and to replace the existing 12m lattice mast (overall height 13.5m). The overall height of the extended monopole will be 18m.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 18m monopole extension was deemed visually obtrusive and detrimental to the residential and heritage amenities of Kilmacthomas, particularly given its proximity to dwellings and the protected Railway Viaduct.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increased height of the monopole would be visually obtrusive in a residential setting and in close proximity to the protected Railway Viaduct (WA750123).
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of the area and negatively impact the heritage value of the village.
- No new information or justification was provided to warrant a deviation from the previous planning decision (22/993) which established a 16m height as a reasonable compromise.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective UTL 16WA750123 (Railway Viaduct)
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Limited (t/a eir) sought permission for a 2m extension to a previously permitted 16m monopole at the eir Exchange in Kilmacthomas, resulting in a total height of 18m. The site is located in an elevated residential area near the Waterford Greenway and the protected Railway Viaduct. The application was refused because the additional height was considered visually obtrusive and harmful to the residential and heritage amenities of the village, with the planning authority maintaining that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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