Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would negatively impact the streetscape and urban greening by removing a landscaped strip and boundary wall, while also conflicting with land designated to be taken in charge by the local authority.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the landscaped strip and boundary wall would create a visually incoherent streetscape and fail to contribute to healthy placemaking or urban greening.
- The development is contrary to the original landscaping scheme for the Clay Farm area and would set a negative precedent that undermines the character of the housing development.
- The proposed works are located on land identified to be taken in charge by the planning authority, thereby conflicting with the terms of the parent permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
3.4.4.1 CA184.4 Place4.2.1.2 PHP312.8.7.2 'Boundaries'
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of a 1.8m high boundary wall at 2 Larkfield Place, Clay Farm, Dublin 18, to accommodate a shed extension. The local authority refused the application primarily because the removal of the existing landscaped strip would result in a visually incongruous streetscape and fail to meet the greening objectives of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the development encroaches upon land intended to be taken in charg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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