Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and design, which would negatively impact the streetscape character, the Howth SAAO Buffer Zone, and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing of the dwelling, including its breach of the building line and excessive glazing, would be visually dominant and incongruous within the Thormanby Road streetscape and the Howth SAAO Buffer Zone.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific Fingal Development Plan objectives regarding residential character and design standards, representing a significant departure from the established character of the vicinity.
- The bulk and flat-roof profile of the structure would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact on the residential amenity of the property located to the north east.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS39Objective DMS44
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing 3-bedroom detached dwelling and the construction of a new residence at St Dominic's, Thormanby Road, Howth. The site is situated in a sensitive location within the Buffer Zone of the Howth Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO). Fingal County Council refused the application because the proposed dwelling's scale, bulk, and modern design features—including projecting balconies and extensive glazing—were deemed visually intrusive and o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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