Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site with poor design quality and substandard open space provision that would negatively impact residential amenity and rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scheme represents overdevelopment of a constrained site that would adversely affect the residential amenities of properties to the north and materially contravene infill development standards.
- The design response is inadequate for the receiving environment and future residents, setting an undesirable precedent detrimental to the area's rural character and sustainable development.
- The proposed public open space is unacceptable due to the inappropriate placement of a pump station and wheelie bin collection area adjacent to seating and amenity zones.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.4: Infill DevelopmentObjective SPQHO42Section 14.13.3.1Objective DMSO63
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a derelict 59sqm cottage and the development of a residential scheme on lands situated between Whitestown Road and Old Road in Rush, County Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission on the grounds that the project constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, failing to respect the residential amenity of neighboring properties and established infill objectives. Furthermore, the layout was deemed poor due to the integration of utility infrastruct...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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