Core Refusal Reason
The 1.8-metre meshed panels are visually intrusive and incompatible with the residential zoning objective of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and materials of the meshed panels significantly detract from the visual amenity of the surrounding residential area.
- The development is inconsistent with the 'A' zoning objective of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016 – 2022, which aims to protect residential amenity.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its negative impact on the local character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for 1.8-metre meshed panels on a site south of 28A Loreto Avenue, Rathfarnham, located between residential properties and a school. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the fencing's height and material composition are visually detrimental to the neighborhood. As the site is zoned to protect and improve residential amenity, the development was found to be in conflict with the County Development Plan and the overall character ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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