Core Refusal Reason
The proposed design is considered incongruous with the surrounding streetscape due to its roof profile, fenestration, and floorplan, failing to integrate with the consistent built form of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The combination of a stepped floorplan, gable roof, front dormer, and misaligned fenestration results in a design that fails to successfully integrate with the surrounding streetscape.
- The development is located at a prominent entrance point to Mount Merrion where there is a high degree of consistency in the built form, making the proposed architectural deviations particularly visually intrusive.
- The proposal would be injurious to the visual amenities of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development standards set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension at Kildara, 44A Foster's Avenue, Mount Merrion. The site occupies a significant location at an entrance point to the Mount Merrion estate, an area noted for its consistent architectural character. The planning authority refused the application because the proposed design—specifically the roof profile, stepped floorplan, and misaligned windows—was deemed incompatible with the existing streetscape an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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