4498/23
RETENTION : The development will consist of : (i) alterations to the front boundary of the site inclusive of the widening of the existing vehicular entrance and increasing the height of the boundary wall with render finish and stone capping; (ii) installation of automatic vehicular gates; (iii) all associated works inclusive of landscaping boundary treatment and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards caused by restricted visibility and its failure to comply with development plan standards regarding boundary height, entrance width, and visual character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive height of the boundary wall and gates reduces sightlines for exiting vehicles, creating a traffic hazard for pedestrians on the public footpath.
- The scale and design of the boundary treatment are visually incoherent with the established streetscape and fail to meet the requirement for minimal intervention in front boundary alterations.
- The 3.5-metre vehicular entrance width exceeds the maximum 3.0-metre standard set by the Dublin City Development Plan, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of alterations to the front boundary at 211 Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3. The proposal was refused primarily because the two-metre high boundary wall and gates obstruct visibility for drivers, endangering public safety on the public footpath. Furthermore, the development was deemed visually inconsistent with the local character and exceeded the maximum permissible vehicular entrance width of 3.0 metres as specified in the Dublin City Development Plan 20...PDF Document Missing
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