SD25B/0627W

Proposed construction of a single shed with pitched roof to rear garden of existing dwelling, providing space for a home office and personal gym. Retention permission also sought for existing side pedestrian gate installed to boundary wall providing pedestrian access to rear garden.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The retention of a pedestrian access gate on the southern boundary was refused due to concerns regarding public safety, obstruction of the public footpath, and the setting of an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The pedestrian access gate creates an obstruction for users of the public footpath, negatively impacting public safety.
  • Granting retention for the gate would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized boundary interventions in the area.
  • The proposed shed is acceptable only if the bathroom/toilet element is omitted to ensure the structure remains strictly ancillary to the main dwelling.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application at No.7 FForster Grove, Lucan, sought permission for a pitched-roof garden shed and the retention of a pedestrian access gate. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the shed while refusing retention of the gate. The refusal was primarily based on the gate's impact on public safety and the obstruction of the public footpath, with the authority further requiring the removal of the gate and reinstatement of the original boundary wall within three m...
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