Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the palisade fence was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a prominent approach to Cavan Town and its characterization as haphazard and disorderly development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and positioning of the fence would have a significant adverse impact on the visual amenities of a prominent approach road into Cavan Town.
- The development represents haphazard, piecemeal, and disorderly development that is not in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
JB Trident Property Limited sought retention permission for a 2-metre high green palisade perimeter fence and gate at Tirquin, Co. Cavan, situated on a prominent site adjacent to the R212 Dublin Road near the Meadowview Inn. The application was refused by Cavan County Council primarily because the fence's industrial design and positioning were deemed to negatively impact the visual amenities of a key approach to Cavan Town. The planning authority concluded that the structure constituted haphazar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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