Core Refusal Reason
The proposed entrances and boundary treatments are excessive in scale and design, negatively impacting the sylvan character and visual amenity of the Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and materials of the proposed entrances and metal railings are considered excessive and inappropriate for the Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development would result in the loss of the area's established sylvan character and fail to enhance the appearance of the streetscape.
- The proposal contravenes specific policy objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding heritage and boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER 13Section 12.11.3Section 12.3.7.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought modifications to previously granted planning permissions for a site adjacent to Foxrock Villa on Torquay Road, Foxrock. The proposal focused on amendments to three entrances and boundary treatments. The local authority refused permission because the design, scale, and materials—specifically the metal railings—were deemed incompatible with the Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area. The development was found to be injurious to the local sylvan character and streetscape, f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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