Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in substandard private open space for a previously permitted dwelling on the site and would materially contravene a condition of a previous planning grant (ABP-309516-21) which required specific land to be integrated as private garden space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to integrate the requirements of the current permission (ABP 309516-21) on the site, specifically regarding land that was meant to be retained as private open space.
- The development would reduce the private amenity space of 'House No. 3' from the previous grant to approximately 45sq.m, which is below the 60sq.m minimum required by Objective DMS 87 of the Fingal County Development Plan.
- The development would materially contravene Condition No. 2 of the previous Board decision, which was intended to protect the residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS29Objective DMS39Objective DMS44Objective DMS77Objective DMS79Objective DMS 87
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a side extension and the construction of a new contemporary two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling at Seafield House, Claremont Road, Howth. The site is characterized by a large detached dwelling in a mature, low-density setting. The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to concerns over scale, footprint, and substandard separation distances. However, the Inspector's assessment focused heavily on the planning history, specifically a recent grant ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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