Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, located within a site zoned Objective 'B', is considered compatible with the rural amenity of the area and would not negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties or the visual character of the landscape due to adequate screening and separation distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 4.8m height and massing of the sculpture, combined with the site's topography and mature tree screening, ensure it is not visually intrusive from the public road or neighboring properties.
- The separation distance (in excess of 40m from the appellant's dwelling) and intervening local road noise mean that any potential noise from a water feature would not adversely affect residential amenity.
- The proposal is consistent with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BSection 12.8.11Chapter 3Policy objective CA7Chapter 4Chapter 8Chapter 12Section 12.2.1Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the installation of a 4.8m high prefabricated stone sculpture in the garden of Stepaside House, a large dwelling on a 0.95ha rural site. The Planning Authority granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by a third party on grounds of noise nuisance (from a potential water fountain), visual dominance, and site planning history. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the site is well-screened by a 2m boundary wall and extensive mature vegetation. T...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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