Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered an incongruous feature that contravenes the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, injures visual amenities, and poses a risk to pedestrian safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, height, and siting of the fence and gates are out of character with the surrounding housing development and fail to conserve or enhance the quality of the area, thereby contravening the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective.
- The retention of these structures would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would further erode the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
- The use of the gates for vehicular access necessitates driving over a public footpath without proper provision or modification, creating an unacceptable hazard to pedestrian and public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029Existing Residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a security fence and entrance gates at 9 Glor na Srutha, a semi-detached dwelling in Clonlara, Co. Clare. Clare County Council refused the proposal because the scale and design of the boundary treatment were deemed visually intrusive and inconsistent with the established character of the estate. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the vehicular access arrangement was unsafe as it required crossing a public footpath without adequate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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