Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that negatively impacts the Architectural Conservation Area, creates traffic hazards, and provides substandard residential amenity for both existing and future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the existing boundary wall would significantly erode the character and sense of enclosure of the Killiney Architectural Conservation Area, contrary to Policy AR12.
- The proposed off-street parking layby lacks the required sight lines and would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety on Killiney Hill Road.
- The development represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in significant overshadowing of the existing dwelling and providing insufficient, poorly configured private open space for future residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR12Section 8.2.8.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached two-storey house at 'Woodmancote', 3 Killiney Hill Road, Killiney. The proposal was refused by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council primarily due to its detrimental impact on the Killiney Architectural Conservation Area through the loss of a character-defining boundary wall. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding traffic safety due to inadequate sight lines for the proposed parking layby, and concluded that the scheme repr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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