Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would have an adverse visual impact on the amenity of the surrounding area and the setting of a Protected Structure (St. Mary's Church) due to its prominent location and high visibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The mast's prominent and elevated position on a local hill would result in significant visibility from the approach roads to Ballyhaise and a newly approved local walking trail.
- The development is considered to have an unacceptable visual impact on the setting and character of St. Mary's Church, a Gothic Revival Protected Structure situated approximately 300 metres from the site.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective ICT 05 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it does not adequately minimize or mitigate adverse impacts on the built and natural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.14.2Section 7.12.1ICT 01ICT 02ICT 03ICT 04ICT 05ICT 06ICT 07NHDS1NHDS 2NHDS3NHDS4NHDS5NHDS7NHDS8NHDS9NHDS12NHDS 13NHDS 14RPS1RPS10NHND1NHND2NHND3NHND 5
Decision Document Summary
On Tower Ireland Limited sought permission for a 21-metre multi-user lattice telecommunications structure and associated works at Townparks, approximately 0.5km west of Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. The greenfield site is located on a local hill near a newly developed walking trail and within 300 metres of St. Mary's Church, a Protected Structure. Cavan County Council refused the application primarily due to the development's prominent location and high visibility, concluding it would cause an adverse ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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