Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage is located forward of the established front building line in an estate characterized by open frontages, which would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the garage and pergola forward of the front building line is contrary to the established character and pattern of development within the Redford Park estate.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard development and further enclosure of open frontages, detracting from the visual amenity of the area.
- The proposal fails to meet the 'Existing Residential' (RE) zoning objective, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenities through good design and protection of existing character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4: Settlement StrategyChapter 6: HousingSection 6.4 Housing ObjectivesCPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1: Development and Design standardsGDK 19
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 17m² single-storey detached garage at 233 Redford Park, Greystones, a site zoned for 'Existing Residential' use. The proposal was refused primarily because the structure would be located forward of the front building line in an estate defined by open frontages and hedging. The Planning Authority determined that the development would break the established building line, set a negative precedent for the area, and fail to protect the visual and residential amen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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