Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) where it would negatively impact protected views, combined with the applicant's failure to provide a mandatory Visual Impact Statement and a health and safety compliance statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 21m mast is situated on an elevated site within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and would significantly detract from protected views (View 39 and Prospect 12) in the absence of a required Visual Impact Statement.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a sequential approach to site selection or prove that more appropriate alternative locations or co-location options were unavailable.
- The proposal is contrary to the County Development Plan standards due to the omission of a mandatory statement of compliance with International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) health and safety guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NH50Objective T1Objective T2Objective T3Appendix 1V12V39NH52
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a 21m high telecommunications monopole and associated infrastructure in Kilmacanogue North, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a sensitive rural area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Wicklow County Council refused permission because the mast would be visually obtrusive and impact protected prospects of the Little Sugar Loaf. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient as it lacked a Visual Impact Assessment and a required st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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