Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-story extension is considered insensitive in design, mass, and scale, failing to respect the character of the existing cottage and negatively impacting the rural visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, mass, and scale of the extension are insensitive and fail to respect the character and proportions of the original cottage.
- The development would result in undue negative impacts on the visual amenities of the surrounding rural area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the 'RU' - Rural zoning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2Section 14.12.13Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a two-story extension to a 2-bedroom cottage located at Millbank, Garristown, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'RU' (Rural). The application was refused because the proposed structure's design and scale were deemed incompatible with the existing dwelling's character. The planning authority concluded that the development would harm the rural landscape's visual amenity and contravene specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2026 regarding rural housing and design...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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