Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the demolition of an existing dwelling over retrofitting and the inappropriate scale and design of the proposed replacement in a rural setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide the required justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling as opposed to its adaptation, re-use, or retrofitting, violating sustainability objectives.
- The proposed development's design, excessive height, and scale are considered incompatible with the rural character and appearance of the 'RU' zoned area.
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual amenity of the landscape and fails to comply with specific design guidelines for new dwellings in rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.12.4Section 14.19.1.2Objective DMSO256Table 14.9Objective DMSO41
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of a 340m2 detached dwelling at Newlawn House, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. Located within a rural 'RU' zoning objective, the application was refused because it lacked a strong justification for demolition over retrofitting, which is a requirement of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the replacement dwelling's excessive scale and height would negatively impact the visual amenity and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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