Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and poor design of an infill site that fails to protect the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area and future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, height, and scale of the houses result in overdevelopment that would be overbearing and cause a loss of privacy to neighboring properties through tree removal and inappropriate siting.
- The scheme fails to provide a high-quality design response for an infill site, lacking active frontage and passive surveillance along the internal access road due to poor boundary treatments and setbacks.
- The layout of private open space is substandard and contrary to planning objectives, as it is located behind front building lines and fails to provide adequate privacy for future residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.5Table 14.4RS Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMSO27
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a derelict single-storey dwelling and the construction of a residential development on an infill site located between South Shore Road and Sundrive Road in Rush, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission on the grounds that the proposal represents overdevelopment of the southern portion of the site, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and property values of the area. Furthermore, the design was deemed insufficient in its contribu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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