Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is inconsistent with the established low-density character and pattern of the area due to inappropriate plot subdivision and unsympathetic design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subdivision of the existing plot and the proposed design are inconsistent with the established low-density character and pattern of development in the area.
- The development fails to provide a sympathetic insertion into the streetscape at this prominent site location.
- The proposal contravenes specific objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically Objective SPQHO42 regarding backland sites and Local Objective 94.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO42Local Objective 94
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a three-bedroom dormer dwelling located to the rear of 49 Offington Avenue, Sutton, utilizing an existing access point off Offington Lawn. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the subdivision of the plot and the resulting design would be out of character with the surrounding low-density residential pattern. The development was deemed an unsympathetic addition to a prominent streetscape, failing to comply with the Fingal Development Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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