Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate location on a public footpath, which would negatively impact pedestrian movement and visual amenity, and its failure to comply with development standards for telecommunications structures in residential areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure is located at a junction with a poor pedestrian environment and would result in the loss of public footpath space for private commercial gain, contrary to DMURS (2019) recommendations.
- The siting and design of the 15m monopole and associated cabinetry would be visually obtrusive and intrusive, seriously injuring the visual amenities of the surrounding residential area.
- The application fails to meet the 'sequential' approach for site selection as set out in the County Development Plan, specifically regarding the prohibition of new support structures in the immediate surrounds of residential areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
T1T2T3Chapter 9 InfrastructureAppendix 1 (Section 10)
Decision Document Summary
On Tower Ireland Ltd applied for a Section 254 licence to erect a 15m telecommunications street pole and associated equipment cabinet at the junction of Convent Avenue and Sidmondton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The site is located on a public footpath overlooking Bray Garda Station. The Planning Authority refused the application because the structure would obstruct pedestrian movement on an already substandard footpath and would be visually intrusive in a residential context. Furthermore, the propo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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