Core Refusal Reason
The development would negatively impact the character and setting of a Protected Structure through excessive scale and loss of sylvan character, while failing to comply with density restrictions (0/0 Objective) for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed apartment block's height and scale are incongruous with the historic context, leading to a loss of sylvan character and the obstruction of significant views essential to the Protected Structure's architectural interest.
- The application is considered premature as it lacks a comprehensive, holistic strategy for the long-term preservation of the wider site, including the stable yard, walled garden, and gate lodge.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate justification for an increase in the number of buildings at this location, thereby conflicting with the 0/0 Objective and residential density policies of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HER8Section 12.11.2.3Section 12.3.7.12Policy Objective PHP18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a three-storey over basement apartment block within the curtilage of Montebello House, a Protected Structure in Killiney. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority due to its detrimental impact on the architectural heritage and sylvan setting of the site, specifically citing the obstruction of views toward Dublin Bay and the Dublin Mountains. Furthermore, the development was found to be in breach of the 0/0 Objective of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown C...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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