Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the boundary wall was refused as its substantial scale and unsympathetic form are considered visually obtrusive, contrary to rural character, and in breach of specific County Development Plan policies regarding boundary treatments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The wall's height of up to 1.8 metres and its render finish are deemed incongruous with the rural area and contribute to the erosion of the surrounding landscape's character.
- The development is contrary to Section 13.9.5 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, which mandates that boundary treatments must be sensitive to the area and integrate into the local landscape.
- The proposal conflicts with Conditions 1 and 4 of a previous planning grant (Ref 21/616) and would set an undesirable precedent for similar suburban-style developments in a high scenic quality rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.9.5Policy ENV 39NGB 613.19.1413.16.1713.9.1513.9.16
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a concrete block boundary wall ranging from 1.4m to 1.8m in height, including piers and wingwalls, at a site in Collon, Co. Louth. The site is situated in a rural area of high scenic quality near the Monasterboice and Newgrange World Heritage Sites. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that the wall's scale and suburban design are visually obtrusive and fail to respect the rural character of the area. The decision noted that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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