Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate location on a key transport corridor which would impede future infrastructure, its negative visual impact and proximity to residential dwellings, and the applicant's failure to demonstrate that alternative sites were adequately explored.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would impede future road, footpath, and active travel measures along the Dunmore Road transport corridor and contribute to visual clutter and potential traffic hazards.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that alternative, less sensitive sites in the area were fully explored in accordance with national guidelines.
- The proposed 15m structure is located in close proximity to a residential dwelling, which would result in significant visual impact, injury to residential amenity, and potential depreciation of property value.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Development Management Standards - 8.9 TelecommunicationsPOL 3.4.6POL 3.4.7Section 5.8 Street FurnitureWaterford City Development Plan 2013 - 2019Waterford County Development Plan 2011
Decision Document Summary
Cignal Infrastructure Ltd. sought a Section 254 license for a 15m 'Alpha 2.0' streetpole with antennas and ground equipment on a public grass verge along the Dunmore Road in Waterford City. The site is situated near the Granstown Park Roundabout and adjacent to residential properties at Ballinakill Downs. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the structure would obstruct future active travel infrastructure, create visual clutter on a major transport corridor, and nega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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