Core Refusal Reason
The development is contrary to the 'OS' (Open Space) zoning objective as it negatively impacts the accessibility, safety, and green infrastructure of the recreational amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on lands zoned for Open Space and is considered detrimental to the accessibility and safety of the recreational amenity.
- The retention of the wall would negatively impact local green infrastructure, specifically existing hedgerows and trees on the site.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the area's open space and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective OS
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 1.3m high north-eastern boundary wall on lands adjacent to 21 Elmcastle Court, Dublin 24. The site is situated within an area zoned for Open Space (Objective OS) in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused permission because the wall obstructs the accessibility and safety of the public amenity, damages local green infrastructure links, and would establish a negative precedent for the encroachment of private structu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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