Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site, characterized by an inappropriate scale and design that conflicts with the local character, alongside substandard residential amenities and inadequate environmental management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure's scale, massing, and design are unduly dominant and inconsistent with the established streetscape, resulting in a detrimental impact on visual amenity.
- The development represents an overdevelopment of the site due to excessive density, substandard provision of public and private open space, and inadequate separation distances and parking.
- The application fails to provide sufficient information regarding tree preservation and proposes an unacceptable surface water drainage solution that relies on prohibited underground attenuation systems.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS57AObjective DMS57BTable 12.8Objective DMS77Objective DMS74
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing bungalow and garage at Wycliffe, Millview Road, Malahide, to facilitate a new residential development on a 0.21 ha site. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the design was too bulky and dominant for the sensitive streetscape, failing to respect the character of the area. Additionally, the proposal was deemed an overdevelopment due to poor layout and amenity standards, while also failing to address tree protectio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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