Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey infill dwelling was refused due to its excessive scale and bulk, which fails to respect the character of the existing residential area and would result in an inappropriate terraced arrangement on a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and bulk of the proposed dwelling fail to respect the height, massing, and physical character of the existing residential units in the area.
- The development would result in an ad hoc terraced arrangement of three units on a restricted site, leading to a negative visual impact and depreciation of adjacent property values.
- The proposal sets an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the 'RS' zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO42Objective SPQH043Zoning Objective RS
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling house attached to the side of an existing property at 1 Oak Avenue, Santry. The site is located within an established residential area zoned 'RS'. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed infill development was deemed to have excessive scale and bulk that would not harmonize with the existing streetscape. The planning authority concluded that the creation of a three-unit ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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