Core Refusal Reason
The development is excessive in height and design, failing to respect the local character and visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the timber fencing are considered excessive in height for its residential context.
- The development fails to respect the established character, pattern, and tradition of existing materials and built forms in the vicinity.
- The retention of the fencing would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area and contravene the standards set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HOU 3-2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of raised timber fencing added to a rear northern boundary wall at 73 Meadow Grove, Carrigaline. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the fencing's height and design are inappropriate for the context, failing to integrate with the existing architectural character and materials of the neighborhood. Consequently, the development was deemed detrimental to the visual amenity of the area and inconsistent with Objective HOU 3-2 of the 2014 ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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