Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the painted timber fence was refused because its design is untypical for the residential setting, fails to harmonize with the existing house, and negatively impacts the visual amenity of the surrounding open-plan neighborhood.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The fencing style is untypical for the residential setting and does not match the finish of surrounding dwellings which feature open-plan front gardens.
- The development is considered unacceptable in design and visual amenities, and is contrary to the provisions of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The fence as constructed conflicts with Policy DM HS 10, as it is not in keeping with the house design and seriously injures the visual amenity of properties in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy DM HS 10 Boundary TreatmentsLaois County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a fence built to the front and sides of a bungalow at 10 The Elms, Forest Park, Portlaoise. The site is situated in a residential estate where open-plan gardens are the established character. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the painted timber fence is visually discordant with the surrounding environment and the house design, representing a breach of Policy DM HS 10 of the County Development Plan regarding boundary tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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