Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 24m telecommunications monopole is located within the flight path of Waterford Airport, posing a safety hazard to aircraft and conflicting with the airport's operational requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within the approach and take-off safety surface splays of Waterford Regional Airport, and the proposed height violates the inner horizontal safety surface.
- The increased height of the structure would adversely impact the development of the airport and potentially undermine the maintenance of safe flight paths for aircraft.
- The proposal poses a hazard for airplanes and is contrary to National, Regional, and local policies, including the Regional Spatial Economic Strategy, which seek to protect and develop Waterford Airport as a key regional driver.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.16Policy 3.4.6Policy 3.4.7Section 8.9Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
Emerald Tower Ltd. sought planning permission to replace an existing 15m telecommunications monopole with a 24m structure and associated equipment at Ballygunner GAA Club, Bishopscourt, Ballygunner. While the principle of telecommunications infrastructure was generally supported under the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019, the application was refused following a significant objection from Waterford Regional Airport PLC. The planning authority concluded that the increased height would int...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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