Core Refusal Reason
Traffic hazard due to restricted visibility and negative visual impact on the streetscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 2m wall height would reduce forward visibility for vehicles exiting the site, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The development would be visually out of character with the uniform boundary treatments prevalent in the surrounding area.
- The proposal would have a negative visual impact on the public realm and fails to align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed increasing the height of a front boundary wall to 2m at 3 Woodbrook Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the height increase would obstruct sightlines for exiting vehicles, leading to a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the wall was considered visually intrusive and inconsistent with the established character of the neighborhood, where boundary treatments are generally uniform....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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