Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the contemporary design and scale of the replacement dwelling are appropriate for the site context, respect the established building line and topography, and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'RS' zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The contemporary design is not considered visually dominant or incongruous within the streetscape, and the building line is deemed to be in keeping with the varied character of The Hill.
- The proposed dwelling will not give rise to significant levels of overbearance, overshadowing, or overlooking on neighboring properties, including the dwelling to the north.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS39Objective DMS44Objective DMS49Objective DA07Objective NH37Objective NH38Objective DMS77Objective DMS79
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for the demolition of an existing 216sqm dormer bungalow and the construction of a new 687sqm, 6-bedroom contemporary dwelling (two-storey over basement) at St. Joseph's, Malahide. The Planning Authority's refusal was based on perceived breaches of the building line and overbearance on the northern neighbor. The Inspector's analysis notes that the site is located in a high-quality residential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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