Core Refusal Reason
The development significantly exceeds size limitations for replacement dwellings in a High Amenity zone and lacks sufficient technical information to assess environmental impacts on the Howth Head Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling as constructed is 256 sqm larger than previously permitted, violating the Howth SAAO policy that limits replacement dwellings to a maximum 20% size increase.
- The extensive alterations in scale and design undermine the 'High Amenity' zoning and would set a detrimental precedent for future development within the Special Amenity Area.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate details on surface water and wastewater treatment, making it impossible to conduct a screening determination for Appropriate Assessment regarding the Howth Head SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy GINHP28Policy 3.4.1 of the Howth SAAO
Decision Document Summary
Margaret Gannon sought retention permission for a dwelling at The Paddocks, Saint Fintan’s Road, Sutton, situated within a High Amenity zone and the Howth Special Amenity Area. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the house significantly exceeds the size limitations for replacement dwellings set out in the Howth SAAO and the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. Furthermore, the lack of technical data regarding drainage and wastewater management meant the proposal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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