Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate separation from the adjacent school boundary, leading to concerns over maintenance, visual amenity, and public safety, alongside insufficient evidence of land ownership.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the proposed wall to the existing school fence prevents necessary plastering on the north-eastern side and creates a safety risk of persons being trapped between the structures.
- The applicant failed to provide comprehensive evidence of title or ownership/control over the entirety of the lands required for the development.
- The proposed layout does not account for the Rock Road Improvement Scheme, which requires a 2-metre setback from the existing footpath to facilitate future public works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6IU 19A3 New Residential Phase 2G1 Community Facilities
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a block boundary wall and associated site works at Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth, on a site situated between residential lands and a school. The Planning Authority identified significant issues regarding the wall's proximity to a paladin fence on the school boundary, which would result in an unsightly unfinished block face and potential entrapment hazards. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the applicant's legal interest in the land and the f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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