A planning application site notice has been taped to the pier of the Thurles Cathedral Street car park entrance; close to the derelict and unsightly eyesore Munster Hotel latter owned by Mr Martin Healy. According to the sign shown above, (erected by Mr Healy at 5:20pm on Tuesday evening last) same seeks planning permission from Tipperary Co. Council in the name of APW UK WIP Limited t/a icon Tower, to erect a 21 metre high telecommunication monopole (See Image hereunder) with antennas, dishes and associated equipment, including an equipment cabinet at ground level; all enclosed by security fencing.
The development address is No 2 Kickham Street parking lot, Kickham Street, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The council has until July 15th next to make a decision as to the proposed erection.
We understand that this proposed structure is expected to replace existing telecommunications equipment which are already affixed to the roof of this existing and neglected town eyesore. It is believed also that the current affixments are not structurally capable of providing the necessary height for equipment now needed to maintain 2G and 3G coverage and to provide modern enhanced 4G and 5G services in the area, but this has not been fully confirmed on the Site Notice posted.
Several masts are already located in the surrounding area and local residents, latter living proximate, are already expressing concerns; as same is seen as being inappropriately located, causing significant adverse visual impact on the Thurles town landscape.
Such erections can generate between €20,000 and €30,000 euros annually to site owners.
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