Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the timber fence is considered an obtrusive feature that is out of character with the established boundary treatments of the estate and adversely impacts the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The timber fence is an obtrusive feature due to its unfinished appearance and design, which is out of character with the prevailing pattern of development and boundary materials in the existing estate.
- The structure has an adverse impact on the residential amenities of adjoining properties and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable boundary treatments in the area.
- The development would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain a wooden boundary fence at 45 Claremont Park, Galway, located on a site with a two-storey semi-detached dwelling. The fence, which reaches a height of 2.8m from the applicant's side to address privacy concerns caused by level differences, was found to be an obtrusive and unsightly addition. Galway City Council refused the application on the grounds that the untreated timber finish is inconsistent with the established masonry boundary walls of the estate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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