Core Refusal Reason
Lack of demolition justification and inappropriate design scale resulting in visual obtrusion and loss of residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a Demolition Justification Report, meaning the removal of the existing dwelling was not adequately justified under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed three-story flat-roof design is considered bulky and visually obtrusive, failing to integrate with the character of Grove Road due to its elevated siting and unsympathetic principal elevation.
- The inclusion of a first-floor rear balcony would result in significant overlooking and loss of privacy for the neighboring bungalow to the east, thereby injuring local residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO256Objective DMSO31
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing dwelling at Coole, Grove Road, Malahide, to facilitate a new residential development. Fingal County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: the lack of a required Demolition Justification Report and significant design concerns. The planning authority determined that the proposed three-story structure was too bulky and prominent for its elevated site, and that the rear balcony would negatively impact the privacy of adjacent residen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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