Core Refusal Reason
The timber fence for retention is visually incongruous with the streetscape and existing boundary treatments, contravening specific County Development Plan policies regarding visual impact and boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The timber fence has a negative visual impact on the streetscape and the quality of the public road.
- The development is visually incongruous with established boundary treatments on the streets to the front and side of the dwelling.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.2Section 12.8.7.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a painted timber fence situated atop existing side and front boundary walls at 32 Richmond Grove, Monkstown. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure is visually intrusive and inconsistent with the character of the surrounding streetscape. The development was found to be in direct conflict with Sections 12.4.8.2 and 12.8.7.2 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, which govern visual impacts and boundary treatmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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