Core Refusal Reason
Excessive ridge height and overbearing appearance relative to the established residential character and surroundings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed ridge height significantly exceeds the existing heights in the immediate vicinity, resulting in an overbearing appearance.
- The development would negatively impact the existing character of the subject site and its surrounding residential environment.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for infill development and fails to comply with the requirements of Section 12.3.7.7 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought full planning permission for the demolition of a derelict bungalow at 25 Louvain, Ardilea, Dublin 14, to be replaced by a new residential structure. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed development's scale and ridge height were incompatible with the established residential context. It was determined that the project would be overbearing, detrimental to the local character, and contrary to specific infill development policies outlined in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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