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modifications to previously approved planning permissions (Ref. no.2360164 and Ref. no 25/60157). The proposed modifications will consist of the change of as granted boundary treatment to rear private boundaries between individual dwellings no. 7 – 21 inclusive to 1.8m high concrete post and base with timber panels in accordance with Section 16.8.6 (ii) of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed use of timber infill panels for rear boundaries materially contravenes previous planning conditions and fails to meet the robust, high-quality construction standards required by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal materially contravenes Condition No. 2 (b) and Condition No. 3 of Planning Ref. 25/60157, which specifically mandated 2m high capped and plastered block walls for rear boundaries to ensure durability.
  • The development fails to comply with Section 16.8.6 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires high-quality solid construction for private open space boundaries and explicitly states that timber post and panel fencing is not permitted.
  • Granting permission for a lower standard of boundary treatment would set an undesirable precedent for future developments in the County and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3: HousingChapter 5: Sustainable Travel and TransportationChapter 6: Infrastructure and Environmental ManagementChapter 9: Landscape and Green InfrastructureChapter 10: Natural and Built HeritageChapter 12: Urban Design and PlacemakingChapter 16: Development Management StandardsSection 16.8.6Section 16.8.6 (ii)

Decision Document Summary

Johnstown Home Developments Ltd sought permission to modify previously approved boundary treatments for a residential development at Shillelagh Road, Tullowphelim, Co. Carlow. The applicant proposed replacing 2-metre-high block walls with 1.8-metre-high concrete post and timber panel fencing for plots 7-21. The application was refused as it represents a reduction in standards from previous permissions (Ref. 25/60157 and 23/60164) and fails to meet the mandatory 'high-quality solid construction' ...
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