Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 21-metre monopole was refused due to its visual obtrusiveness on a prominent corner site, its negative impact on the adjacent Architectural Conservation Area, and its detrimental effect on the residential amenity of neighboring dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the urban landscape, negatively impacting the character of the townscape and the adjacent Convent Cross Architectural Conservation Area.
- The structure would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and is contrary to specific objectives LIS66 and KCDP 4-3 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Due to its scale and proximity to residential properties, the monopole would form a discordant and overbearing feature that would militate against the protection of residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
LIS66KCDP 4-3
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Limited sought permission for a 21-metre-high telecommunications monopole with associated equipment at the Eir Exchange on the corner of O'Connell's Avenue and Convent Street in Listowel, Co. Kerry. An Bord Pleanála upheld the local authority's decision to refuse permission, citing the structure's visual prominence and lack of integration into the townscape, particularly its impact on a nearby Architectural Conservation Area. Furthermore, the Board determined that the scale and proximity ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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