Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive scale and massing would result in an overbearing and visually obtrusive impact on neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposal would be overbearing and visually obtrusive when viewed from the private rear amenity areas of adjacent properties.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar scale developments which would cumulatively harm the residential amenities of the area.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ADún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for development at Kelsha Cottage, No. 1 Mountainview Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'A' for residential protection. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the physical bulk and design of the structure would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring homes through visual intrusion and an overbearing presence. Furthermore, the decision noted that granting permission would establish a negative prece...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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