Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 21m telecommunications structure would have a significant negative visual impact on the residential amenity of the area and the R414 approach road due to its scale, height, and proximity to dwellings, and the applicant failed to adequately demonstrate that alternative locations were unavailable.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 21m structure would result in visual dominance and seriously injure the residential amenity of nearby properties due to its height and proximity to dwellings (as close as 42m).
- The development would negatively impact the visual character of the main approach road (R414) to Monasterevin and set an undesirable precedent for similar free-standing masts in the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical justification or an adequate assessment of alternative locations to prove the site is the optimum location or a 'last resort', as required by Policy TL 8 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TL 8Section 8.13Chapter 8Chapter 17Section 17.11.3
Decision Document Summary
Emerald Tower Ltd sought permission for a 21-metre monopole telecommunications structure at the Glanbia Countrylife site in Cowpasture, Monasterevin. The site is located on lands zoned for industrial and warehousing use, approximately 500m from the town centre. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the structure's scale and height would create an intrusive visual impact on adjacent residential areas and the R414 approach road. Furthermore, the planning authority determ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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