Laws need reviewing for telecommunication masts says local councillor

A Cavan county councillor is calling for the law to be reviewed around planning permission for telecommunication masts.

The call comes as Cavan County Council confirmed that 12 meter masts, which are being erected in town centres, in some cases close to houses, do not need planning permission.

Cllr Sarah O’Reilly questioned developments in recent weeks where residents in Bailieborough and Scotshouse had stalled the installation of masts in their areas. Cllr O’Reilly said these masts are going up at Eircom Exchanges up and down the country.

Telecommunications masts under 12 meters are classified as exempt under Class 31 of the Planning and Development Regulations. The Aontu Representative says its not good enough and its not fair on the residents living beside these masts.