Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents a material contravention of the 'Open Space' zoning objective for the site and would result in significant negative impacts on the visual and residential amenities, as well as the built and archaeological heritage of Quin village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is a material contravention of the 'Open Space' zoning objective (OS11) in the Quin Settlement Plan, which seeks to retain such lands as undeveloped space for passive recreation.
- The 24m high structure would be visually obtrusive and dominant, negatively impacting the character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
- The development fails to safeguard archaeological heritage, as the site is located within a Zone of Notification for a recorded monument and the applicant failed to provide a required Archaeological Impact Assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP19.3CDP8.43CDP8.44CDP15.5CDP15.8OS11
Decision Document Summary
Vantage Towers Ltd. proposed the erection of a 24m high lattice telecommunications support structure and associated equipment at Quinville South, Quin, Co. Clare. The site is situated on lands zoned as 'Open Space' and is in close proximity to an Architectural Conservation Area and a recorded archaeological monument. Clare County Council refused permission because the mast would materially contravene the site's zoning, cause significant visual injury to the village's heritage and residential cha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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