Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its adverse impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area, particularly a nearby permitted housing scheme, and its conflict with strategic open space and green corridor objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 24m high monopole would have a significant negative impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area, specifically affecting a permitted 62-unit residential development located only 18m from the proposed mast.
- The siting of the development on lands zoned as 'OS Open Space' is prejudicial to Objective 0-OS-23, which aims to create a strategic green corridor and passive recreation link between Oakfield Road and Summerhill Roundabout.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for telecommunications infrastructure in sensitive locations, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as outlined in the Sligo and Environs Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-TEL-1P-TEL-20-OS-23SP-OS-4Section 11.2.2Section 13.9.4RPO 6.36 to RPO 6.40
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Towers Limited proposed the erection of a 24m high telecommunications monopole and associated equipment on an elevated site at Ard Na Veigh Road, Magheraboy, Co. Sligo. The site is located on lands zoned for open space and is in close proximity to a greenfield site with permission for 62 residential units. Sligo County Council refused the application because the structure's scale and siting would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the permitted housing and would ob...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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