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the erection of a new 21.05m multi-user telecommunications support structure carrying 9 no. antennas and associated remote radio units, 6 no. communication dishes, 1 no. lighting finial and 8 no. outdoor cabinets all enclosed within a security compound by a 2.4m high palisade fence with a 2m access gate, site access and site works - the development will provide voice and mobile broadband services in the area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed 21.05m telecommunications mast would be a visually obtrusive and strident feature in a prominent location at the entrance to Kilcoole, negatively impacting the town's character and the residential amenities of nearby properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure would form an obtrusive and strident feature at a prominent entry/exit point of Kilcoole Town, causing a profound negative visual impact on the settlement and surrounding landscape.
  • Due to its height, scale, and close proximity to residential dwellings and community facilities, the development would seriously injure the amenities of properties in the vicinity.
  • The proposal is contrary to the County Development Plan objectives T1, T2, and T3, as the applicant failed to demonstrate that all possible alternative locations in less prominent areas, such as industrial estates, were fully assessed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 9: InfrastructureSection 9.4 TelecommunicationsObjective T1Objective T2Objective T3Appendix 1: Design and Development Standards

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the erection of a 21.05m multi-user telecommunications support structure and associated equipment at St. Anthony's FC in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated on lands zoned for active open space near the settlement boundary and within 135 metres of existing dwellings. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the mast would be a visually dominant and out-of-character addition at a key entrance to the town, leading to a significant loss of visual and residenti...
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