Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered an incongruous design that fails to respect the existing streetscape and would cause significant injury to neighboring residential amenities through overlooking and overbearing impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The three-storey form and design of the dwelling fail to integrate with the surrounding character and represent an incongruous addition to the Castleknock Road streetscape.
- The proposed first and second-floor balcony terraces would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy for adjacent residential properties.
- The excessive depth, height, and proximity of the single-storey rear leisure projection would create a domineering and overbearing impact on the private amenity of the neighboring dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential zoning objectiveSection 14.10.1Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO31Table 14.4Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing two-storey detached dwelling at Ridings, Castleknock Road, to facilitate a new residential development. Fingal County Council refused permission because the proposed three-storey replacement was deemed visually incompatible with the established character of the area. Furthermore, the inclusion of elevated balconies and a substantial rear extension containing a sauna, gym, and pool was found to negatively impact neighboring privacy and amenity. ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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