Core Refusal Reason
The proposed boundary treatment is visually incongruous with the streetscape, negatively impacts active street edges, and reduces passive surveillance, violating Section 12.8.7.2 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed boundary treatment would be a visually incongruous addition that strikes a discordant note with existing dwellings and the established streetscape.
- The development would be detrimental to the provision of active street edges and would result in the loss of passive surveillance at this location.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.8.7.2 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8.7.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for modifications to the existing boundary treatment at 27a Monaloe Cottages, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely. The Planning Authority refused the application because the design was deemed visually incompatible with the surrounding residential context and streetscape. Furthermore, the authority determined that the modifications would negatively affect the public realm by removing passive surveillance and failing to provide an active street edge, thereby contravening speci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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