Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered visually discordant and out of character with the high amenity landscape, blocking preserved views and creating a public safety hazard due to restricted sightlines and inadequate setback for vehicle maneuvering.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The industrial scale, height, and materials of the sliding gate and block wall are visually detrimental to the character of the Wicklow Way and the surrounding high amenity zone.
- The structure directly interferes with and blocks preserved views of the Glencullen Valley and Glencullen Mountain, which are protected under Policy Objective GIB6.
- The as-constructed entrance creates a traffic hazard as the restricted sightlines and insufficient setback necessitate vehicles to obstruct the narrow public road while the gate is being operated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1 (Glencullen LAP)Section 8.4.3 (Policy Objective GIB4)Section 8.4.5 (Policy Objective GIB6)Section 12.3.10.1Section 12.3.10.8Section 12.3.12Section 12.4.8.1Section 12.4.8.2Policy LAN8Policy HSG10
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention for a 17.6m long boundary treatment consisting of a concrete block wall and a 6.7m wide sliding steel gate on Boranaraltry Lane, Ballybrack. The site is located in a highly sensitive landscape zoned 'Objective G' (to protect and improve high amenity areas) and sits directly on the Wicklow Way walking trail. While the applicant argues the wider entrance is necessary for agricultural access, the Inspector found the design to be 'industrial' rather than agricultural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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