Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an unauthorized replacement dwelling rather than modifications, lacking structural justification and presenting a visually incongruous design within a highly sensitive landscape and Special Amenity Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works are indicative of a replacement house rather than modifications, yet no demolition justification or structural surveys were submitted to justify the loss of the original dwelling.
- The development materially contravenes the 'HA' High Amenity zoning objective and multiple specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding rural housing and climate action.
- The scale, design, and materiality of the structure are visually intrusive and fail to preserve the natural beauty and open rural character of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.21.1Objective DMSO256Objective SPQHO44Policy CAP8Policy GINHP28Policy GINHP25Policy GINHP27Objective GINHO59Table 14.9HA High Amenity zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for modifications and extensions to a detached four-bedroom dwelling at Riverside Lodge, Strawberry Beds. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the works effectively constituted a new replacement dwelling without the required structural justification or demolition reports. Located within the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area and a Highly Sensitive Landscape, the development's scale and appearance were deemed visually incongruou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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