Core Refusal Reason
The proposed gate at the entrance of a residential cul-de-sac is contrary to urban design principles regarding connectivity, public realm quality, and informal surveillance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The gate would detract from the public realm and reduce informal surveillance of public streets.
- The proposal would hinder the connected nature of the neighborhood and the development of linkages between residential communities.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for gated communities, contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.1Section 15.8.10
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the installation of a gate at the entrance to an existing residential cul-de-sac at St. Pancras, Mount Tallant Avenue, Terenure, a location involving a Protected Structure. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on the grounds that it constitutes a gated community, which conflicts with healthy placemaking principles. The planning authority determined that the gate would negatively impact the public realm, reduce natural surveillance, and prevent the integ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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