Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to respect the architectural heritage and urban grain of the Howth Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), while lacking necessary environmental assessments and violating residential design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of existing structures and the scale, massing, and design of the replacement building would negatively impact the character and architectural heritage of the Howth Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area.
- The density of 38 units on a constrained 0.29-hectare site represents overdevelopment, resulting in overbearing impacts on neighboring properties and inadequate basement parking provision.
- The application failed to provide a required Appropriate Assessment screening for Natura 2000 sites and proposed a prohibited gated community layout contrary to Fingal Development Plan objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective Howth 1Objective PM45Objective CH32Objective CH37Objective DMS157Objective NH15Objective DMS32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing function room and dwelling at 60 Main Street, Howth, to facilitate a residential development of 38 units. Located within the sensitive Howth Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area, the application was refused as the Planning Authority deemed the design, scale, and depth of the replacement building to be at variance with the local urban grain. Additionally, the project was considered overdevelopment of a constrained site, posing overbearing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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