Core Refusal Reason
The development resulted in the unauthorized removal of pre-existing hedgerows in direct contravention of the terms and conditions of the parent planning permission (Ref: 2360162).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the existing hedge is contrary to the specific commitments and conditions (Condition 4) imposed under parent permission 2360162 for the protection of site boundaries.
- The replacement of the natural hedgerow with a timber fence adversely affects the residential amenity, visual harmony, and environmental quality of neighboring properties.
- Granting permission for the development would contravene the parent permission and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027: Objective to protect, provide and improve residential amenities
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the erection of a timber fence at the North and West boundaries of a property at Dunmore, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. The proposal was refused because it involved the unauthorized removal of mature, bio-diverse hedgerows that were required to be protected and reinforced under a previous planning grant (Ref: 2360162). The Planning Authority determined that the timber fence is an inappropriate boundary treatment that violates planning conditions and negatively...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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