Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 20.70m monopole structure is located in a highly sensitive Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) near residential dwellings and protected structures, failing to meet development standards regarding visual impact, health and safety compliance, and the sequential site selection process.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within the immediate surrounds of a residential area and on a prominent site within the Delgany Village Architectural Conservation Area, which would adversely impact residential amenity and the character of the heritage setting.
- The applicant failed to adequately justify the site selection through a sequential approach or demonstrate that more appropriate alternative locations were unavailable, particularly as the area is already adequately served by other providers.
- The application failed to fulfill a mandatory requirement of the Wicklow County Development Plan by neglecting to submit a statement of compliance with the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.35CPO 16.36CPO 16.37Appendix 1 Section 2.4HER11HER12BH19V2
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Tower Ltd proposed the erection of a 20.70m high multi-user monopole telecommunications structure at the carpark of the Wicklow Arms, Main Street, Delgany. The site is situated in a sensitive context within the Delgany Village Architectural Conservation Area, the curtilage of a protected structure, and within 50-60 metres of residential dwellings and several National Monuments. Wicklow County Council refused permission on the grounds that the mast would be a visually intrusive feature th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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