Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that fails to meet design criteria for infill development and materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and specific development plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and layout of the proposed dwelling fail to meet the specific design criteria for corner and infill development as set out in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development represents overdevelopment on a restricted site, which would be out of character with the existing area and detrimental to local residential amenity.
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and specific planning objectives DMSO26 and DMSO32, thus conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMSO26Objective DMSO32
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a rear garden outbuilding and an existing granny flat at 19B Sycamore Lawn, Castleknock, to facilitate a new residential development. The site is situated in an area zoned 'RS', intended to protect and improve residential amenity. The planning authority refused the application because the proposed dwelling's scale and layout did not satisfy the criteria for infill development under Objectives DMSO26 and DMSO32. It was concluded that the project would re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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