Planning permission has been granted to Eircom for 21m high mobile mast in Headford, replacing an smaller existing telecoms mast.
The mast, to be located at the Eir Exchange off the Church Road in Headford, would replace a 12m high wooden mast already there.
The county council had previously refused Eircom planning permission to erect a 20m high monopole at this site in 2020.
This new application was approved by the county council with nine conditions attached.
The new tower has been designed to accommodate Eir Mobile and Vodafone equipment, as the existing tower is not suitable due to its low height.
The new mast is needed to provide improved 4G coverage for the area, a planning report for the application stated.
Ten objections to the project were received by the county council, with concerns mostly related to the visual impact of the mast, the proximity of nearby housing, and potential road safety issues.
