Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that fails to respect the established building line and character of the area, while providing substandard internal amenity and negatively impacting the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment that is unsympathetic to the local character and would set an undesirable precedent for substandard development on restricted sites.
- The proposal fails to meet infill development standards by breaking the building line and creating an overbearing structure that causes loss of light and privacy to the adjoining property.
- The internal layout is deemed substandard, failing to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants and contravening specific development plan objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO42RS Residential ZoningObjective DMSO32Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO26
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing garage and subsequent development at 160 Gaybrook Lawns, Malahide. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed structure was considered overdevelopment of a corner/side garden site. It was found to be visually intrusive, breaking the established building line and negatively impacting the privacy and light of neighboring residents. Furthermore, the internal living standards were deemed insuffici...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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