Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused due to its excessive scale, form, and design which would be overbearing and cause significant overlooking/overshadowing of adjacent properties, provide substandard open space, and create a traffic hazard through poor parking and access arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the three-story blocks are out of character with the immediate vicinity and would result in an overbearing impact and loss of privacy for neighboring single and two-story residential properties.
- The proposed public open space, while meeting quantitative area requirements, is qualitatively deficient due to its narrow proportions, lack of passive surveillance, and excessive overshadowing.
- The proposed parking layout, including a 10m vehicular crossover on Clonsilla Road and inadequate sightlines, poses a risk to pedestrian safety and would result in a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSObjective PM31Objective PM33Objective PM41Objective PM44Objective DMS57A/BObjective DMS58Objective DMS66Objective DMS67Objective DMS91Table 12.6Table 12.8
Decision Document Summary
This report examines a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a 12-unit residential development (duplexes and apartments) in two 3-story blocks at Alencon, Clonsilla Road. The 0.2114ha site is situated in a low-density residential area near Clonsilla village. While the Inspector acknowledged that the proposed density of 57 units/ha is generally acceptable given the site's proximity to public transport corridors, the specific design was found to be un...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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