Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to poor architectural design that fails to respect the established building line and character of the area, combined with excessive height causing overbearance on neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with Fingal Development Plan objectives and disregards the established building line, resulting in a structure that is out of character and visually incongruous with the streetscape.
- The design is considered to be of poor architectural merit and would be visually dominant within its context on The Hill.
- The excessive height and elevational treatment would result in significant overbearance, negatively impacting the residential amenity of the property to the north.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing five-bedroom detached dormer bungalow at Saint Joseph's, The Hill, Malahide, to facilitate a new development. Fingal County Council refused permission because the design failed to integrate with the existing streetscape, breached the established building line, and lacked sufficient architectural merit. Additionally, the scale and height of the proposed structure were deemed to have an unacceptable overbearing impact on the adjacent northern ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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