Core Refusal Reason
An Bord Pleanála overturned the initial refusal by Kerry County Council and granted permission, concluding that the development is essential for digital connectivity and appropriately located within an established quarry setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 24-metre lattice tower is consistent with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 objectives for telecommunications infrastructure and national guidelines.
- The site's location within an established quarry provides a suitable industrial context that minimizes visual impact on residential amenities, protected structures, and the Lixnaw Canal network.
- The development facilitates co-location for multiple operators, meeting the technical requirements for enhanced broadband and wireless coverage in the area while avoiding the proliferation of masts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 14-71KCDP 14-72KCDP 14-73
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Vantage Towers Limited involves the erection of a 24-metre high lattice telecommunications support structure, including antennae, dishes, and security fencing, at a quarry site in Monument, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. While Kerry County Council originally refused permission, An Bord Pleanála granted the appeal, finding the development necessary for regional digital connectivity. The Board determined that the quarry setting provides sufficient setback from residential properties and that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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