Core Refusal Reason
The proposed boundary wall is considered visually obtrusive and out-of-character with the streetscape due to its height, design, and prominent corner location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and solid block design of the wall at a prominent corner location would be incongruous and dominate the property's frontage.
- The development would be visually obtrusive and overbearing for pedestrians on the adjacent public footpath, setting a negative precedent for the area.
- The proposal contravenes Objective DMS86 of the Fingal Development Plan and would seriously injure the visual amenities and character of the existing dwelling and surroundings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS86
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing garden wall and the construction of a new boundary at 11 The Avenue, Semple Woods, Donabate. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the height and solid block design of the wall were deemed inappropriate for its prominent corner location. It was concluded that the structure would negatively impact the streetscape, create an overbearing environment for pedestrians, and contravene specific development plan obj...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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