Core Refusal Reason
The development's excessive bulk, massing, and scale on a prominent corner site result in an overbearing impact and visual injury, contravening specific development plan objectives and previous planning conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The bulk and massing of the development create an overbearing effect that negatively impacts surrounding visual and residential amenities.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific planning standards, including Objective SPQHO45, Section 14.10.2.5 of the Development Plan, and Condition 1 of the previous permission FW22A/0032.
- Due to its scale and prominent corner location, the development is considered visually injurious and inconsistent with the 'RS' residential zoning objective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2.5Residential 'RS' zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention planning permission for alterations to a previously approved development at 33 Inglewood Road, Clonsilla, a corner site in Dublin 15. The local authority refused the application because the resulting bulk and massing were deemed overbearing and visually prominent, causing significant injury to the character of the area. Furthermore, the development failed to comply with the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-29 and breached a condition of the original planning ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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