Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 18m telecommunications mast was refused due to its excessive scale and proximity to a busy junction and residential properties, resulting in a significant negative impact on visual and residential amenity, contrary to Policy IU 44 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 18m monopole would have a serious negative impact on the visual amenity of the area due to its scale and prominent location at the junction of the R132 and Golf Links Road.
- The development would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact on the residential amenity of two dwellings located immediately to the east of the site.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy IU 44 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires best practice in siting and design to protect visual amenity and sensitive landscapes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy IU 41Policy IU 42Policy IU 43Policy IU 44Policy IU 45Policy IU 46Policy IU 47Section 13.8.3Policy NGB 6Zoning A1 Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Ltd sought permission to erect an 18m high telecommunications monopole and associated equipment at an existing Eir exchange site at the junction of Old Golf Links Road and Dublin Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk. The site is located on lands designated as 'A1 Existing Residential'. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the structure's height and proximity to both a public road junction and neighboring houses would create an unacceptable overbearing visual impact, faili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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