Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and scale impacting visual amenity, failure to address coastal erosion risks, inadequate sightlines and legal consent for access, and potential overlooking of adjacent residential lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, height, and scale of the dwelling, combined with the lack of adequate landscaping and arboricultural data, would negatively impact the visual amenity of the surrounding area and the adjacent High Amenity (HA) zoned lands.
- The applicant failed to provide scientific evidence regarding coastal erosion risks for a development on the seaward side of a coastal road, nor did they demonstrate sufficient legal interest or technical detail to ensure safe vehicular access and sightlines.
- The proposed first-floor fenestration would result in undue overlooking of neighboring residential property, while the overall development fails to comply with specific coastal and residential standards of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.7.1Objective GINHO73Objective GINHO74Objective GINHO75Objective GINHO76
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dormer dwelling at Lisnamara, South Shore, Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is situated in a sensitive coastal location adjacent to High Amenity zoned lands. Fingal County Council refused the application on multiple grounds, including inappropriate design and scale, failure to address coastal erosion risks as per Section 9.7.1 of the Development Plan, and significant traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines and legal consents. Additionally, the proposal was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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