Mast at Ballygunner GAA club rejected over fears for aircraft

An Bord Pleanála upheld decision of Waterford City and County Council to reject application to replace 15m telecommunications monopole with 24m-high mast

Plans for the taller mast were also opposed by Waterford Airport and the Irish Aviation Authority. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Planning permission has been refused for a large telecommunications mast within the grounds of one of Waterford’s best-known GAA clubs because of the threat it would pose to the safe operation of Waterford Airport.

An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Waterford City and County Council to reject an application to replace the existing 15m telecommunications monopole on the grounds of Ballygunner GAA club in Waterford City with a 24m-high mast.