Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the Open Space zoning objective, negatively impacts a Highly Sensitive Landscape, and compromises the safety and surveillance of a key pedestrian and cycle route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the steel container and the proposed wall materially contravene the 'OS' zoning objective which seeks to preserve and provide for open space and recreational uses.
- The development is located in a Highly Sensitive Landscape and would adversely affect the visual amenities and landscape character of the area, violating objectives NH33, NH35, and CH43.
- The proposal would reduce passive surveillance along Sheepmoor Lane, detracting from its safety and amenity as an important pedestrian and cycle connection contrary to Objective MT13.
Cited Policies (CDP)
OS zoning objectiveNH33NH35CH43MT13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the retention of a steel storage container and the erection of a 2-meter high boundary wall at Sheepmoor Lane, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. The site is located within an area zoned for Open Space and designated as a Highly Sensitive Landscape in the Fingal County Development Plan. The application was refused as the development is fundamentally at odds with the zoning objective, harms the visual character of the sensitive landscape, and undermines the safety of a strategic pedestri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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