Core Refusal Reason
The development would seriously detract from the architectural character and setting of the Marlborough Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to its inappropriate design, layout, and the significant loss of mature trees on the site and in the public realm.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of mature trees and the relocation of the vehicular entrance would significantly and negatively alter the sylvan character and established streetscape of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The design and layout of the proposed dwelling are not of a high architectural quality and fail to reflect or respect the specific features of interest within the designated ACA.
- The proposal does not comply with national or local planning guidance regarding sensitive infill development in heritage areas, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER13 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Policy Objective HER14Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill Development)Policy Objective PHP19 (Existing housing stock infill)Section 8.2.3.4 (v) Backland DevelopmentSection 8.2.3.4 (vii) Infill DevelopmentPolicy RES4Policy AR17 (Previous 2016-2022 Plan)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a part two-storey, three-bedroom 'backland' house in the rear garden of 13 Marlborough Road, Glenageary, including a new vehicular entrance and garage. The site is characterized by large detached dwellings on generous plots with mature landscaping and is situated within the Marlborough Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the principle of residential infill is generally acceptable under the zoning, the Inspector found that this specific proposal r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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