Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development is acceptable in principle as it provides necessary security and traffic separation between the school and an adjacent residential development while preserving the character of the Protected Structure and maintaining established permeability via pedestrian, cyclist, and emergency-only vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed gates and boundary wall modifications are sensitively designed and will not have a detrimental impact on the architectural heritage or setting of the Protected Structure (Castle Park School).
- The use of Gate 2 at the southern boundary should be restricted to pedestrian, cyclist, and emergency vehicular access only, consistent with the established planning history and the requirements of the adjoining SHD scheme.
- The development as recommended for grant provides an appropriate balance between the school's operational security requirements and the protection of the residential amenities of the Castlelands estate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective SNI (Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure)Policy Objective HER8: Work to Protected StructuresPolicy Objective PHP7: SchoolsDesign Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)National Transport Authority (NTA) Cycle Manual
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's decision to grant permission for 5 new gates and the raising of stone boundary walls (to 2.4m) at Castle Park School, Dalkey. The school site is a Protected Structure and adjoins a recently permitted SHD development. The primary conflict centered on 'Gate 2' at the southern boundary with Castlelands. The applicant sought separate pedestrian/vehicular routes to enhance security, while residents feared the gate would fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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