Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the setting of adjacent Protected Structures and fails to harmonise with the established character of the area due to its scale, design, and restricted site context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would adversely affect the setting and appreciation of two Protected Structures by severing their relationship and providing insufficient separation distances.
- The height, massing, and design of the dwelling are visually incongruous and fail to integrate with the unique character of the neighbouring dwellings.
- The development fails to meet the criteria for side garden sites, resulting in a poor visual relationship and a lack of harmony with the existing urban form.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HER 8Section 12.11.2.1Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Mr Ryan Kavanagh sought permission for a new dwelling on a restricted side garden site at 138 Rock Road, Booterstown, situated within the curtilage of two Protected Structures. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would negatively impact the architectural heritage and setting of the Protected Structures. The decision noted that the proposed dwelling's scale and siting were incompatible with the established character of the area and faile...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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