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RETENTION : Retention planning permission for 1800mm High Timber Fence along boundary at Howth Road and Orchard's Road and alterations to existing vehicle access, setting back vehicle access by 1100mm and increasing height to 1800mm at 561 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is visually incongruous with the streetscape and poses a traffic hazard due to excessive height and non-compliant entrance width.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 1.8-meter high fence is visually over-bearing and out of character with the existing streetscape, negatively impacting the area's visual amenity and property values.
  • The height of the boundary treatment restricts sightlines for vehicles exiting the property, creating a safety risk for pedestrians on the public footpath.
  • The 4-meter wide vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum dimensions permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan, further contributing to traffic hazards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 residential zoning objectiveAppendix 5, Section 4.3.5Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for an 1800mm high timber and concrete fence and a 4-meter wide vehicular entrance at 561 Howth Road, Raheny. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the fence's scale and materials are inconsistent with the residential character of the area. Furthermore, the development was deemed a traffic hazard due to obstructed visibility for exiting drivers and non-compliance with standard entrance width dimensions set out in the Dublin C...
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