Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fencing, by virtue of its height and scale, negatively impacts the visual amenities of a High Amenity (HA) zoned area and materially contravenes specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height and scale would result in a negative impact on the visual amenities of the surrounding High Amenity area.
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'HA' zoning objective and specific planning policies (GINHP28, GINHO59, and Table 14.9) intended to protect sensitive landscapes.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that undermine the character of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA High Amenity Zoning ObjectivePolicy GINHP28Objective GINHO59Table 14.9
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for the installation of visually permeable open board fencing at Cova Nua, Rugged Lane, Porterstown, Dublin 15. The subject site is located within an area zoned 'HA' (High Amenity), where the primary objective is to protect and enhance the landscape's character. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the height and scale of the proposed fencing would be visually intrusive, contravening the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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