Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 30m telecommunications mast was refused due to its inappropriate proximity to residential and educational zoned lands, the absence of a required visual impact assessment for a nearby protected view, and the failure to demonstrate a technical necessity for a structure of this scale.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 30m lattice structure is inappropriately located directly adjacent to lands zoned for residential development and a future school campus, contrary to development standards regarding sensitive land uses.
- The applicant failed to provide a Visual Impact Assessment to evaluate the development's impact on Protected View No. 46, which is located approximately 500 metres from the site.
- There was insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate a technical need for a structure of this scale at this location, particularly as support was only provided from a single service provider.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective T1Objective T2Objective T3Appendix 1NH52View ID 46Chapter 9 Section 9.4.3
Decision Document Summary
This application by Vantage Tower Limited proposed a 30m high lattice telecommunications support structure at Trudder, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. Although situated on agricultural land, the site is immediately adjacent to lands zoned for residential development and a future school campus. The proposal was refused by Wicklow County Council as it was considered contrary to the development standards set out in the County Development Plan, specifically regarding the protection of residential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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