Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 36m telecommunications mast was refused due to its significant adverse visual impact on the character and setting of Adare village, a designated Architectural Conservation Area, and its failure to meet national guidelines regarding proximity to residential areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's height and design would be visually obtrusive and dominant, seriously injuring the visual amenities and heritage value of the Adare Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal is contrary to national 'Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures' guidelines which advise against locating masts in close proximity to residential areas and schools.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical justification for the site selection or demonstrate that co-location on existing infrastructure was not a viable alternative.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy IN P14Objective EH O31
Decision Document Summary
Hibernian Cellular Networks Limited sought permission for a 36m lattice telecommunications mast and associated equipment at Adare United, Co. Limerick. The site is situated near the heritage-sensitive village of Adare. Limerick City and County Council refused the application, citing the mast's excessive visual impact on the local Architectural Conservation Area, its inappropriate proximity to residential properties, and the lack of sufficient evidence regarding the exploration of alternative, le...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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