Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 18m monopole was deemed visually obtrusive and dominant, negatively impacting the visual and residential amenities of the Foynes village area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and scale of the 18m monopole are considered excessive for the prominent village location, leading to significant visual obtrusion.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties due to its overbearing physical presence.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate sensitive siting and design as required by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O48
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Limited sought permission to replace three 12m timber poles with an 18m telecommunications monopole and associated equipment at their exchange on Dernish Avenue, Foynes. The site is situated within a residential and village context. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure's height and design would be visually dominant and injurious to the local streetscape and residential amenity, thereby conflicting with the County Development Plan's objectives fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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