Core Refusal Reason
The proposed gated entrance would create a gated community that restricts permeability and connectivity, contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan and national design standards, while also posing a traffic hazard and a risk to mature trees.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a gated community is fundamentally contrary to Objective DMS32 of the Fingal Development Plan and DMURS as it limits future potential for permeability and street network integration.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding traffic movements and visitor access management, leading to concerns that vehicles would back up onto Santry Avenue near a busy junction.
- The applicant failed to provide an arboricultural assessment to demonstrate that the works would not negatively impact the long-term viability of mature trees that contribute to the local streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM31Objective PM32Objective PM33Objective PM60Objective PM61Objective DMS32Objective DMS56Zoning 'RS'Zoning 'OS'
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for automated vehicular and pedestrian gates and 2.8m high fencing at Geraldstown Woods, an existing apartment development off Santry Avenue. While the applicant justified the proposal on the grounds of curbing illegal dumping and anti-social behavior, the Inspector found these arguments secondary to the negative impacts on urban permeability. Citing the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), the Inspector argued that gated developments exclude commu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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