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<strong>Policy</strong> on Consultation by Planning Authorities Irish Aviation Authority
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n If the appropriate engineering experts consider that BRA surfaces are infringed then
the appropriate engineering expert’s within the IAA will advise the Corporate Affairs
Department that further expert engineering analysis is required. This analysis is the
responsibility of the developer.
n If it is shown from expert analysis that the interference effects are within acceptable
limits as decided by the appropriate engineering experts within the IAA (following
review of evidence provided) then the planning authority is advised that the IAA has no
objection to the application.
n If the analysis shows that the interference affects are outside acceptable limits then the
planning authority is advised that the IAA will object and outline the basis for the
objection.
n Following rejection of the building proposal it may be possible to modify and re-submit
the planning proposal. A modified proposal will be subjected to the full review processes
as described above.
7. Buildings that must always be subject to assessment
It is a requirement that the following types of construction/ building be assessed even
when outside the areas defined as restricted areas in ICAO EUR DOC 015:
n Wind Turbine Generator (Excluding Micro-wind turbines.( See note 2 below)
n Skyscrapers
n Large excavation works
n TV towers
n Other High Towers
NOTE 1: The use of any large construction equipment (tower cranes etc) used during the
construction of any building must also be assessed. This is because while the final
proposed development may not impinge a restricted area the equipment used to construct
or develop that building may.
Note 2: Micro wind turbines: Wind turbines with a mast height not exceeding 10 metres
and a rotor diameter of 6 metres or less. All turbine components shall have a matt, nonreflective
finish and the blade shall be made of material that does not deflect
telecommunication signals.
These turbines were exempted from the Planning Laws in February 2007 by the Minister
for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Further details of these are available
from the Department.