Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 15m monopole would cause significant visual intrusion in a sensitive landscape near a scenic route and negatively impact the residential amenity of nearby dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would form an obtrusive and discordant feature in the landscape, significantly impacting views from Scenic Route 22 and the Atlantic Ocean skyline.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a technical necessity for locating the structure in such close proximity to residential dwellings when alternative existing infrastructure is available in the vicinity.
- The proposal fails to achieve an appropriate balance between the provision of telecommunications infrastructure and the protection of residential amenity and environmental quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-TEL-1P-TEL-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3SP-ED-4P-RDD-5P-PPAS-1Section 11.2.2Section 13.9.4Section 7.4.3
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Limited sought permission to erect a 15m high monopole telecommunications support structure at the eir Exchange in Castletown, Easkey, Co. Sligo. The site is located at the edge of Easkey village, adjacent to residential dwellings and near Scenic Route 22. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the structure would be a visually obtrusive feature in a sensitive landscape, interfering with coastal views and the skyline. Furthermore, the planning authority determined ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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