Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its detrimental impact on the character and setting of a Protected Structure and its adverse effect on the residential and visual amenity of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing of the proposal would be seriously detrimental to the setting and character of the Protected Structure at 12 Alma Road.
- The extension would result in an overbearing appearance that adversely impacts the residential amenity of adjacent properties.
- The development would appear overly bulky and prominent, significantly detracting from the visual amenity and character of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR1Section 8.2.11.2 (iii)Section 8.2.3.4 (i)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed demolition and alteration works at 12A Alma Road, Monkstown, a location situated in close proximity to a Protected Structure. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council refused permission because the development's scale, height, and alignment were considered inappropriate for the sensitive context of the adjacent heritage asset. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the bulk and design of the extension would negatively affect the residential amenity o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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