Planning permission for a controversial mast in Passage East has been refused. The application sought to construct an 18-meter multi-user lattice-type telecommunications support structure.
Residents held two meetings in the village, attended by hundreds who were opposed to the structure, citing health concerns as one of the main reasons.
Local Councillor Declan Barry spoke to WLR, saying it is welcomed news for the village.
"The decision was made after a five-week process by Waterford Planning. Fortunately for us, planning has been refused on three grounds.
One was the visual impact, however, we are seeking clarification on the other two. In fairness, there were over ninety-plus submissions made on this application. The majority of the community was against the proposed development.
"We didn't see the need for it because we currently have good coverage in the Crooke and Passage East area, and fiber broadband is being rolled out as we speak.
"We thought this was more of a commercial decision as opposed to a benefit for the community. The company now is in the position that they have four weeks to appeal this decision to An Bord Pleanála.
"If they do appeal it, we will again call another meeting and get the views of the community. I think we have a strong mandate with over 200 people showing up to both public meetings so far."
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