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RETENTION OF THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS MADE TO SITE BOUNDARIES PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. 211092: AN EXISTING 1.8 HIGH CONCRETE POST WITH TIMBER INFILL PANEL FENCE ALONG PART OF THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE SITE. AN EXISTING 2M HIGH FAIR-FACED CAPPED BLOCK WALL ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY AND THE REMAINING SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE SITE, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of boundary treatments was refused due to public safety concerns regarding a potential trap hazard created by the timber fence and the adverse visual impact of the unrendered block wall on the surrounding area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 1.8m timber infill panel fence creates a narrow gap against an existing third-party wall, resulting in a potential trap hazard and an unacceptable risk to public safety.
  • The unrendered 2m fair-faced block wall is highly visible from the Dundalk Inner Relief Road and internal estate roads, adversely impacting the visual amenity of the area.
  • The development is contrary to Chapter 13.8.11 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard boundary treatments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.21.5HOU 20HOU 21HOU 25HOU 30NGB 6Chapter 13Chapter 13.8.11

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for amendments to site boundaries at Medebawn Court, Dundalk, involving a 1.8m timber fence and a 2m unrendered block wall. While the site is zoned 'A1 - Existing Residential', the Planning Authority determined the development was unacceptable. The refusal was primarily based on the timber fence creating a dangerous 'trap hazard' due to its proximity to an existing wall, and the block wall's lack of rendering, which negatively impacts the visual characte...
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