Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is incompatible with the 'High Amenity' zoning due to its excessive scale, visual dominance, and failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing and design objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to protect the scenic quality, settlement pattern, and local vernacular heritage of the 'High Amenity' zoned area, directly conflicting with Objective GINHO76.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the planning authority that the development meets the specific rural housing criteria and location requirements set out in Objectives SPQHO86 and SPQHO87.
- The height and footprint of the proposal are considered visually dominant relative to surrounding dwellings, and the absence of a Visual Impact Assessment prevents a proper evaluation of its effects on the natural and built heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GINHO76Objective SPQHO86Objective SPQHO87Objective SPQHO88
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing single-storey dwelling and garage at Ardeen, Balcarrick, Donabate, to be replaced by a new residential structure. Located within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zoning under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, the site is subject to strict controls regarding scenic quality and heritage. Fingal County Council refused the application because the scale, height, and footprint of the new building were deemed visually intrusive and inappropriate for the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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