Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the rural character through hedgerow removal and inappropriate design, failure to provide a sufficient riparian buffer, and the setting of an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of mature hedgerows to achieve sightlines would significantly degrade the rural character of the area and contravene Objective RF24.
- The dwelling's scale, bulk, and incongruous design are unsympathetic to the rural landscape, violating Objectives RF59 and DMS52 regarding design quality.
- The proposed siting fails to provide the required 10m-15m riparian corridor from the adjacent watercourse, contrary to Objective DMS171.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RF24Objective RF59Objective DMS52Objective DMS171
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and waste water treatment system at Drummans, Tobersool Lane, Balbriggan. Fingal County Council refused permission because the development necessitated the removal of defining mature hedgerows and featured an architectural design that was considered too bulky and incongruous for its rural context. Furthermore, the layout failed to maintain a mandatory riparian buffer zone near a watercourse, leading the planning authority to conclu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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