Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually disharmonious with the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order and High Amenity landscape, failing to provide adequate screening, landscaping, and demonstrated safe sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development visually interferes with the character and natural beauty of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) and High Amenity landscape due to inappropriate design and a lack of adequate screening.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient boundary details, appropriate landscaping plans (specifically a hedgerow), and an extended redline boundary to include the necessary grass verge area.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that appropriate sightlines can be achieved along Lower Road, meaning the development could potentially endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Paul O’Brien sought retention and planning permission for development at Riverside Lodge, Strawberry Beds, a site situated within the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order and a High Amenity zone. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development is visually intrusive and fails to protect the sensitive character of the landscape. Additionally, the applicant did not adequately address requests for further information regarding boundary treatments, landscaping, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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