Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to poor design quality that negatively impacts the streetscape and significant residential amenity impacts, specifically overlooking, which contravenes the 'TC' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, appearance, and materiality of the two-storey structural frame and timber trellis are considered haphazard, overly dominant, and incongruous with the visual amenity of Clonsilla Road.
- The proposed first-floor balcony would result in significant overlooking and loss of privacy for the private rear amenity of the neighboring dwelling to the north-west, depreciating its value.
- The development contravenes the 'TC' Town and District Centre zoning objective and specific plan policies, setting an inappropriate precedent for future development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.4.5Table 14.1Objective GINHO59Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed façade upgrade works at The Clonsilla Inn, featuring a two-storey structural frame with timber trellis and a first-floor balcony. The Planning Authority refused permission because the design was deemed poor quality and visually dominant, failing to protect the character of the 'TC' zoned town centre. Additionally, the balcony feature was found to cause unacceptable overlooking of an adjacent residential property, making the proposal contrary to the Fingal Development Pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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