21-metre telecommunications tower with antennas refused

Refused on 5 May 2026

Eir wanted to put up a 21-metre high telecommunications tower with antennas and dishes at Blackacre in Tuam, surrounded by security fencing. Galway County Council refused the application on 5 May 2026.

Full description from the council file

to erect a 21 metre high lattice telecommunications support structure together with antennas, dishes, and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed in security fencing

Details

Reference: 2660396
Applicant: Eircom Ltd (t/a eir)
Site address: Blackacre, Tuam, Co Galway
Status: Decision code: REFUSED
Date received: March 13, 2026
Decision due: May 07, 2026
Date decided: May 05, 2026
Authority: Galway County Council

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Source: Galway County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660396 on the council portal →.
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