2360127

for the construction of telecommunications infrastructure comprised of; an 18m monopole (overall height of 19.5m), antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets, fencing, landscaping, the removal of 2 no. existing wooden support poles and all associated sites works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed 18m monopole was refused due to its excessive scale and height in a sensitive residential area, which would negatively impact the historic character of Ballyjamesduff town centre and the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and height of the 19.5m structure would be visually dominant and detrimental to the historic streetscape and character of Ballyjamesduff town centre, contravening Objective ICT 05 and Map Based Specific Objective 3.
  • The proximity of the monopole to existing dwellings (within a 20m radius) would result in a visually overbearing addition to the landscape, significantly injuring the residential amenity of the 'Existing Residential' zoned lands.
  • The development fails to achieve an appropriate balance between the provision of telecommunications infrastructure and the preservation of residential amenities as required by Objective ICT 04 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective ICT 05Map Based Specific Objective 3Objective ICT 04Section 2.4.11Section 6.14.2Section 7.12.1Section 10.16.1 (LC 3)Section 14.5.3

Decision Document Summary

Eir (Eircom Limited) sought permission for an 18m telecommunications monopole (19.5m total height) and associated equipment at the existing Eir Exchange in Moodoge, Ballyjamesduff. The site is located on lands zoned 'Existing Residential' adjacent to the town core. While the applicant provided technical justification regarding coverage gaps, the Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the structure's scale and location would cause significant visual injury to the town's histori...
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