Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the lack of a restoration timeline for the Protected Structure (Belcamp Hall), significant design and safety deficiencies in the proposed strategic East-West Link Road, and failure to meet residential amenity and open space standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of a detailed restoration schedule for Belcamp Hall and its associated buildings constitutes a material contravention of Objective CH22, which protects historic structures.
- The proposed East-West Link Road design is substandard, failing to provide adequate facilities for vulnerable road users and sustainable transport, thus creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The residential layout and elevational treatments are insufficient, leading to concerns regarding overlooking, overbearance, and inadequate provision of high-quality public open space and play areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS28Objective DM36Objective CH22Objective DMS75Objective DMS76
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the development of 85 dwellings at Belcamp Hall, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, a site of significant architectural heritage containing a Protected Structure. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to provide a clear commitment to the restoration of the historic hall and landscape. Additionally, the development's interface with the strategic East-West Distributor Road was poorly designed, and the internal layout failed to demonstrate comp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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