Core Refusal Reason
The balcony negatively impacts residential amenity, the streetscape, and the architectural character of a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The balcony's design and materials significantly harm the residential and visual amenities of the neighboring property at 99 Fosters Avenue.
- The development negatively impacts the streetscape of Fosters Avenue and contravenes the zoning objective to protect or improve residential amenity.
- The structure adversely affects the special character and appearance of the Protected Structure, in direct conflict with Policy AR1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR1Zoning Objective (protect and/or improve residential amenity)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a balcony at a top-floor apartment located within a Protected Structure at Owenstown Park, Blackrock. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the balcony's design and materials are incompatible with the surrounding residential context and the streetscape of Fosters Avenue. Additionally, the development was found to compromise the architectural integrity and special character of the Protected Structure, failing to comply with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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