Galway Bay fm newsroom - A planned telecommunications pole in Monivea must be redesigned, according to county planners.
They say they have serious concerns over the potential visual impact on the local area - an opinion echoed in a significant number of public submissions.
Monivea Rugby Club says the proposed 88ft pole is a critical piece of infrastructure that will ensure the availability of high-speed broadband in the local area.
But not everyone agrees - the structure was the subject of a well-attended public meeting last month.
Galway County Council has received a huge number of public submissions, with the overwhelming majority objecting to the plans.
The general consensus is that such a structure has no place in Monivea - and it's also claimed by many that the lack of mobile coverage in Monivea is being overplayed by the applicant.
County planners have now requested further information before a decision can be made - including a redesigned pole that is smaller and of more sensitive design.
