Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission because the boundary treatments, despite their height, do not result in significant overshadowing or adverse impacts on residential amenity, provided the visual finish on the neighbor's side is improved via condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height of the block wall (2.34m) and timber fence (2.25m) is not considered excessive or uncharacteristic given the substantial size of the rear gardens and the residential context.
- The development does not cause significant overshadowing or loss of privacy to the adjoining property at No. 49 Silchester Park.
- To mitigate visual incongruity, the external finish facing No. 49 must be upgraded to match the horizontal timber cladding used on the applicant's side.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 8.2Section 8.3.7Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against the retention of boundary treatments at No. 48 Silchester Park, Glenageary, consisting of a raised timber fence and a cavity block wall reaching heights of approximately 2.35m. The appellants (No. 49) argued that the height increase was significant and injurious to their visual and residential amenities. The Inspector noted the site's zoning for residential protection and the variation in ground levels between properties. Key arguments for the grant include...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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