Core Refusal Reason
The telecommunications equipment is highly visible and detracts from the architectural heritage of the Caherciveen Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), materially contravening local planning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing antennae and microwave dish are highly visible from the surrounding area and negatively impact the streetscape's architectural heritage.
- The development materially contravenes Objective CH-ACA-04 of the West Iveragh Local Area Plan 2019-2025, which seeks to preserve the town's architectural character.
- The retention of the equipment is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its location within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2.11.2Objective CH-ACA-01Objective CH-ACA-02Objective CH-ACA-03Objective CH-ACA-04West Iveragh Local Area Plan 2019-25
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Ltd sought retention permission for three panel antennae, a microwave link dish, and associated equipment on the rooftop of The Harp Bar at 10 Main Street, Caherciveen. The site is located within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is zoned for town centre use. The planning authority refused the application because the structures are highly visible and detract from the architectural heritage of the streetscape, thereby failing to comply with the conservation objectives ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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