Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is over-scaled and bulky, resulting in over-development that negatively impacts the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area and the amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and design of the dwelling constitute over-development that would harm the character and streetscape of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential and visual amenities of adjacent properties due to its overbearing appearance and excessive bulk when viewed from the surroundings.
- The development fails to comply with specific County Development Plan policies regarding infill and ACA development, setting an undesirable precedent that would depreciate property values in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(vii)Policy AR12Section 8.2.11.3(i)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the development of a dwelling located to the rear of 'Mervyn' on The Hill in Monkstown, County Dublin, within an established Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The planning authority refused the application primarily because the scale and massing of the building were considered excessive for the site context. It was determined that the development would be visually intrusive, would fail to respect the sensitive heritage character of the Monkstown ACA, and would set a ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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