Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical justification for a new greenfield mast in close proximity to existing infrastructure and did not adequately address the significant visual impact on a prominent approach to Athy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate why existing telecommunications equipment located less than 500m from the site could not be upgraded or utilized to address the identified coverage gap.
- The proposed 27m lattice tower would have an adverse visual impact on a prominent site at the junction of the N78 and R418, which serves as a main eastern approach to the town of Athy.
- The application lacked sufficient mitigation measures, including photomontages and detailed planting proposals, to justify the visual prominence of the structure in its proposed location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Cignal Infrastructure Limited proposed the construction of a 27m lattice telecommunications tower and associated equipment at Gallowshill, Athy, Co. Kildare. The site is located on lands zoned for industry and warehousing at a prominent junction of the N78 and R418. The planning authority raised significant concerns regarding the lack of technical justification for a new greenfield structure given the proximity of existing masts. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to have a negative visual imp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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