Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a High Amenity zone and represents an architecturally inappropriate development that would negatively impact a sensitive landscape and neighboring residential privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or meet the eligibility criteria for the 'HA' High Amenity zoning, resulting in a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and national policy.
- The design, height, and appearance of the proposed dwelling are visually incongruous and fail to protect the natural beauty of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) and the Highly Sensitive Landscape.
- The proposed first-floor rear terrace would result in adverse overlooking and loss of privacy for adjacent properties, specifically Rose Cottage and the property to the east, thereby depreciating their residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.4Objective SPQHO74Policy CSP45Policy CSP46Policy GINHP26Policy GINHP27Policy GINHP28Objective GINHO59Table 14.4Table 14.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an outhouse and boundary wall to facilitate a new dwelling at Strawberry Lodge, Lower Road, Dublin 20. Situated within the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area and a 'High Amenity' zoning, the site is subject to rigorous landscape and settlement controls. Fingal County Council refused the application as the applicant did not demonstrate a functional housing need, the building's design was considered an inappropriate infill that would mar a sensitive landscap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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