Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 18m monopole would be visually obtrusive in a sensitive historic urban environment, negatively impacting residential amenity and the setting of multiple Protected Structures and an Architectural Conservation Area, while failing to justify the lack of co-location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 18m structure would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the residential amenity of neighboring properties, particularly given its proximity of approximately 17 metres to rear elevations.
- The development would negatively impact the historic character and setting of several nearby Protected Structures and the Gladstone Street Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal would lead to an unnecessary proliferation of telecommunications structures in the town centre where opportunities for co-location on existing permitted masts were not adequately explored or discounted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Eircom Ltd sought permission for the erection of an 18m monopole telecommunications support structure at the Eir Exchange, Market Place, Clonmel. The site is located in a sensitive historic town centre context, flanked by residential properties and in close proximity to several Protected Structures and an Architectural Conservation Area. Tipperary County Council refused the application on the grounds that the structure would be visually obtrusive and harmful to the heritage and residential ameni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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