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of the metal vehicle entrance gate at the front perimeter of the site and the retention of the metal fencing at the front , side and rear perimeter of the site. This development is to include the removal of the metal façade on the vehicle entrance gate at the front perimeter and the removal of the metal façade on the fencing to the front perimeter of the site, to be replaced with a composite wood façade. All together with associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of the high metal fence and gate is refused as it constitutes an obtrusive and incongruous feature that detracts from the visual and residential amenity of the rural area, contrary to the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design, scale, and appearance of the fence and gate constitute an obtrusive feature that detracts from the visual amenity of the rural townland.
  • The development is considered dominant and incongruous within the domestic setting, contrasting sharply with the low-key boundary treatments of neighboring properties.
  • The proposal is contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, specifically Objective RH17 and Section 16.6, which seek to avoid unsympathetic new entrances and fencing in rural areas.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH 17Section 16.6Section 17.4.8

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for a 2.3m high metal fence and a 2.4m high metal entrance gate at an existing domestic residence in Killeighter, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area characterized by mature hedgerows and low-profile boundary treatments. Kildare County Council refused the application because the scale and industrial appearance of the fencing were deemed obtrusive and out of character with the surrounding residential context. The development was foun...
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