Core Refusal Reason
The structure constitutes overdevelopment and is visually incongruous, resulting in a significant negative impact on the residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, internal layout, and design of the structure result in overdevelopment and a visually dominant feature that is incongruous with its surroundings.
- The development has a significant negative impact on the existing residential amenity of both the subject dwelling and neighboring properties.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 14.10.4 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSSection 14.10.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention planning permission for a single-storey gym, office, and store structure located in the rear garden of 18 Westway View, Blanchardstown. The site is zoned 'RS' (Residential) under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity. The local authority refused permission because the structure's scale and design were deemed to represent overdevelopment, creating a dominant and visually intrusive feature that harms the chara...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.