Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of the license because the proposed telecommunications infrastructure is consistent with national guidelines and the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, effectively addressing a network coverage blackspot without causing significant visual intrusion or injury to residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is legally classified as a 'public road' and 'footpath' under the Roads Act 1993 and is owned by the local authority, making it a valid location for a Section 254 license application.
- Adequate technical justification was provided to demonstrate that a mobile and wireless broadband blackspot exists in the vicinity and that no other viable alternative sites were available within the search ring.
- The 18m monopole and associated equipment are considered appropriate for this suburban context and would not be visually intrusive or injurious to the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5: Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking PolicyQDP2: Overarching - Successful and Sustainable NeighbourhoodsQDP2 Objective 1Chapter 11: Infrastructure and Environmental ServicesSection 11.4: Information and Communications Technology PolicyPolicy IE5IE5 Objective 1IE5 Objective 3IE5 Objective 4IE5 Objective 5IE5 Objective 6IE5 Objective 7
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against the grant of a Section 254 license for an 18m telecommunications monopole and ground equipment cabinet at a junction in Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24. The site is located on a public footpath adjacent to the Kingswood LUAS stop in a suburban residential area. The appellant raised concerns regarding land ownership, the temporary nature of the license being a waste of resources, and potential disruption to traffic and LUAS operations. The Inspector refut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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