Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes inappropriate infill and backland development that results in a substandard residential unit with poor-quality amenity space and an overbearing design that fails to respect the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of dark timber cladding is not in keeping with the character of the existing site and would have a negative impact on the visual amenity of the host dwelling.
- The fragmented layout of the private amenity space into four separate courtyards and terraces is non-functional and fails to provide a consolidated, usable area for a 3-bedroom dwelling.
- The access arrangements are substandard and would require third-party consents to meet DMURS sightline requirements, which were not provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023Objective PM44Objective PM45Section 12.4Objective DM24Objective DMS28Objective DMS29Objective DMS30Objective DMS39Objective DMS40Objective DMS87
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a new 3-bedroom detached dwelling at Bushwell, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide. The project involved subdividing an existing garden and creating a new entrance. While the site is zoned Residential (RS) and infill is permitted in principle, the Inspector found the contemporary design—consisting of three interconnected pods—to be uncoordinated and piecemeal. Key arguments for refusal included the in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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