Core Refusal Reason
The application was deemed incomplete due to inaccurate visual impact data and insufficient technical justification for the proposed lattice structure and network coverage requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Visual Impact Analysis and photomontages were found to be inaccurate, referencing incorrect viewpoint locations and the wrong river valley (River Lee instead of River Suir).
- The applicant failed to provide a Comreg map or sufficient technical data to demonstrate the anticipated level and nature of coverage arising from the proposed development.
- There was a lack of adequate justification for the requirement of a lattice-type structure as opposed to a monopole of similar height at this specific location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy INF 24Objective INF 11Section 8.9 Telecommunications
Decision Document Summary
Cignal Infrastructure Limited sought permission to replace an existing 24m monopole with a 33m lattice telecommunications tower and associated equipment at Gurteen Upper, Kilsheelan, Co. Waterford. The site is located within a commercial forestry area on a north-facing slope. While the principle of telecommunications infrastructure is established at the site, the Planning Authority determined that the application could not be fully assessed due to significant inaccuracies in the visual impact do...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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