Vodafone appeals Council's decision to block telecoms mast near Curragh Racecourse

Vodafone has appealed a Kildare Co Council decision to refuse planning permission to erect a 30m high multi-user telecoms mast close to Junction 12 (Curragh Racecourse) of the M7.

The proposed structure would have comprised of antennas, dishes and ground-based equipment.

It was planned to enclosed the mast in security fencing.

Permission was also sought to remove the existing 15m-high lattice mast structure.

The proposed site for the development was in Ballymany, north east of Exit 12 on the M7.

An Bord Pleanála is due to issue its decision before June 26.