Core Refusal Reason
Unsympathetic design impacting the Architectural Conservation Area and negative impacts on public and residential amenity through overlooking and overbearing structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design is unsympathetic to the character of the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area due to a discordant multiplicity of roof types and vertical projections.
- The second-floor roof terrace and overhanging extension would result in unacceptable overlooking and overbearing impacts on the public path to Skerries North Beach.
- The development would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and depreciate the value of properties in the vicinity by injuring local amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing side porch and the construction of an extension at 35 Quay Street, Skerries, situated within a sensitive Architectural Conservation Area. The planning authority refused the application because the complex design—featuring various roof forms and an elongated chimney—was deemed visually detrimental to the historic character of the area. Furthermore, the inclusion of a roof terrace and a structure overhanging a public beach access path was found t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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