Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 21m monopole would result in significant negative impacts on the visual amenities of a designated Scenic Route (R352) and would have an unacceptable overbearing effect on adjacent residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 21m high monopole would be highly visible and visually intrusive when viewed from the R352, which is a designated Scenic Route and a sensitive landscape.
- The structure's proximity to the Derg View housing estate would create an unacceptable overbearing and imposing effect, leading to serious residential disamenity for neighboring occupants.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical justification for the 21m height or clarify discrepancies regarding the existing wooden poles on the site that are to be replaced.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP8.43CDP8.44
Decision Document Summary
Eircom Ltd (t/a eir) sought permission to replace an existing 12m wooden pole with a 21m telecommunications monopole and associated equipment at the Eir Exchange on Connacht Road, Scariff, Co. Clare. Although the site is zoned for 'Utilities', the application was refused due to the structure's excessive scale and height. The development was deemed to be visually obtrusive along the R352 Scenic Route and would cause significant residential disamenity to the nearby Derg View estate through its ove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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