Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority originally refused permission on the grounds that the development failed to contribute to a high-quality public realm or active streets and would detract from visual amenity; however, the Inspector recommended a grant of permission, finding the proposal consistent with residential zoning and necessary for protecting the property from traffic noise and anti-social behavior.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector concluded that the Planning Authority's requirement for 'active streets' was illogical in this context, as the residential properties along this stretch of Brehon Field Road were designed to back onto the road rather than address it.
- The proposed height increase (to 2740mm) is deemed acceptable and necessary to provide a required level of noise abatement and security against anti-social behavior for the occupants of the dwelling.
- Established planning precedents exist at No. 9 and No. 10 Grangefield for similar boundary modifications, and the proposed use of matching materials ensures the development will assimilate well into the existing streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy UD1Policy UD3Policy UD5Objective ASection 8.2Section 8.3.7
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to a proposal to raise the height of an existing rear boundary wall at No. 8 Grangefield, Ballinteer, from approximately 2.1m to 2.7m where it addresses Brehon Field Road. The Planning Authority refused permission, citing a lack of contribution to the public realm and conflict with Policies UD1, UD3, and UD5 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. The applicant appealed, arguing that the wall is necessary for security, to prevent anti-social behavior ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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