Core Refusal Reason
The development, specifically the timber fencing, boundary works, and revised plant room design, is considered out of character with the host dwelling and the surrounding area, visually intrusive from the public right-of-way, and contrary to Specific Local Objective 130 and the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the boundary treatments and plant room would result in a visually overbearing and jarring appearance that fails to respect the historic character of the vernacular stone cottage and its sensitive landscape setting.
- The development negatively impacts the visual amenities of the adjacent public right-of-way providing access to Killiney Beach and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsympathetic developments in the area.
- The applicant has failed to adequately address or overcome previous reasons for refusal on the site, and the works as implemented are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Specific Local Objective SLO 130Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.4.8Section 12.4.8.1Section 12.4.8.2Zoning Objective 'A'
Decision Document Summary
Retention permission is sought for alterations to 'Ross Cottage', a modified vernacular stone cottage in Killiney, Co. Dublin. The works include temporary timber fencing, boundary landscaping with a granite dividing wall, and a revised plant room/courtyard design intended to replace a previously refused utility room. The site is situated in a prominent, elevated position adjacent to a heavily used public right-of-way leading to Killiney Beach and is governed by Specific Local Objective (SLO) 130...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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