Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the bike shed was refused as its prominent location in the front garden, combined with its size and scale, is considered visually incongruous and detrimental to the character and visual amenities of the streetscape and adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's location approximately 5.2 metres forward of the main front building line is inappropriate and fails to respect the orderly pattern of development in the established residential area.
- The scale, materials (timber clad), and positioning of the shed result in a visually obtrusive and incongruous feature that is out of character with the surrounding environment.
- Granting permission for the retention of this structure would set an undesirable precedent for similar disorderly development and detract from the long-term visual amenity of the vicinity, as existing screening (hedgerow) cannot be relied upon permanently.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A' (Residential)Chapter 12Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.4Section 12.4.5.6Section 12.4.6Section 12.4.7Section 12.4.8.2
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for a 10.8 sq. m. timber-clad bike shed located in the front garden of 146 Ballinclea Heights, Killiney. The Planning Authority previously refused a similar structure under Reg. Ref. D22A/0866 by way of a condition requiring its omission. The site is a semi-detached dwelling in an area characterized by modest gardens and open boundaries. While the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 supports sustainable transport and cycle parking, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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