Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a highly sensitive landscape site, featuring an incongruous design that negatively impacts residential and visual amenities while failing to meet mandatory buffer zones and documentation standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of an infill site with a design and layout that is out of character with the surrounding area and causes significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on adjacent properties.
- The site is located within a Highly Sensitive Landscape, and the proposed massing and form would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the scenic value and character of the locality.
- The application fails to provide adequate separation from a wastewater pumping station and lacks essential technical documentation, including design statements and accommodation schedules required by the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential zoningSection 14.10.1Objective DMSO31Table 14.4Objective GINHO59Objective DMSO199Objective DMSO5Objective DMSO20
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for 6 new detached dwellings at Dun Aoibhinn, New Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council primarily because it was deemed an overdevelopment of an infill site within a Highly Sensitive Landscape. The Planning Authority found the design to be incongruous with the existing pattern of development, noting adverse impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties and the visual character of the area. Additionally, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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