Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is excessive in scale and design for a High Amenity Area, negatively impacting the landscape character and visual amenity, while also creating an undesirable proliferation of vehicular entrances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and layout of the proposed development are considered excessive and would result in a dominant, incongruous structure that detracts from the visual amenity of the elevated High Amenity site.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific County Development Plan policies regarding landscape preservation and rural housing design standards for extensions.
- The creation of additional vehicular entrances and driveways would lead to a proliferation of access points, harming the rural character and heritage value of the protected landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy LHB2Section 8.2.3.6 Rural Housing (ii) DesignSection 8.2.3.6 Rural Housing (v) ExtensionsSection 8.2.3.6 Rural Housing (viii) Vehicular Entrances
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of extensions and subsequent redevelopment at Fuchsia Lodge, Ballyedmonduff Road, a prominent and elevated site within a High Amenity Area. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and design of the works were deemed excessive, failing to respect the character of the original dwelling and the sensitive landscape. Furthermore, the proposed access arrangements were found to be injurious to the rural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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