Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 30m lattice tower would represent a significant and visually discordant feature in a scenic area proximate to residential dwellings, resulting in a serious injury to the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 30m lattice tower would be a visually intrusive and discordant feature on the R675 scenic route and a main approach road to Tramore, negatively impacting the landscape character.
- The proximity of the site to established residential areas and zoned land contravenes national guidelines which state that free-standing masts should only be located in such areas as a last resort.
- The applicant provided insufficient technical justification for the site selection and failed to adequately explore or discount co-location options on existing telecommunications infrastructure in the wider area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7, Section 7.21Policy INF 24Objective INF 11Section 8.9Section 10.39Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
This application by Vantage Towers Limited proposed the construction of a 30m high lattice telecommunications mast and associated equipment at Newtown Stables, Fenor Road, Tramore. The site is situated within an equine complex adjacent to the R675 scenic route and near the Newtown Park residential estate. The proposal was refused primarily due to its excessive scale and height, which would create a visually discordant impact on the scenic approach to Tramore and injure the amenities of nearby re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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