Core Refusal Reason
The retention of side boundary walls is visually incongruous and out of character with the Killiney Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), violating specific heritage policies and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, materials, and height of the walls are visually prominent and inconsistent with the character of the Killiney Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development fails to comply with heritage and conservation objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively impact visual amenities and property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER13Objective HER20Objective HER21Section 12.11.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for side boundary walls in the front garden of 22 Glenalua Terrace, which replaced existing hedges. The site is situated within the Killiney Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The local authority refused the application because the walls' design and materials are visually incongruous with the streetscape, failing to meet heritage conservation standards and potentially depreciating local property values while setting a negative precedent for the area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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