Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's design and massing infringe on the established building line, negatively impacting the visual and residential character of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and massing of the detached building fail to respect the existing uniformity of the streetscape.
- The proposal infringes upon an established building line, which would adversely affect the visual and residential amenities of the neighborhood.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that contravene the objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new ground-floor-only detached building at 40 Clonshaugh Meadows, Dublin 17. The local authority refused permission because the development's design and massing were deemed inconsistent with the existing pattern of development and the uniform character of the street. Specifically, the building would infringe upon the established building line, resulting in a negative impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area and setting a poor preceden...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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