Core Refusal Reason
The retention of a 2.4m high boundary wall and dual vehicular entrances was refused due to its overbearing visual impact on the streetscape, loss of passive surveillance, and the creation of a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 2.4m high boundary wall and pillars are visually obtrusive and overbearing, negatively impacting the streetscape and residential amenity while reducing passive surveillance of the public realm.
- The development sets an undesirable precedent for similar boundary treatments that would detract from the character and sustainable development of the area.
- The provision of two vehicular entrances with inadequate visibility onto Taney Avenue constitutes a significant traffic hazard and endangers public safety for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.2 (ii)Section 12.4.8
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for a raised boundary wall (up to 2.4m) and associated pillars at 33 Farmhill Park, a corner property in Dublin 14. The local authority refused permission because the wall's height and design are considered visually dominant and overbearing to the surrounding streetscape and pedestrians on the adjacent footpath. Furthermore, the site layout featuring two vehicular entrances was deemed a public safety risk due to a lack of adequate visibility onto Taney Avenue, cr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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