Vodafone blocked from erecting 30m mast near Curragh

Kildare Co Council has refused a planning application by Vodafone 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.

UPDATE: Vodafone has appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanala.