Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered substandard in layout and design, failing to meet residential amenity standards and encroaching inappropriately onto 'HA' zoned land.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout is substandard due to the inappropriate siting of a turning head within 'HA' zoned land and a lack of passive surveillance over the public open space and access road.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate residential amenity, specifically regarding insufficient separation distances, poor unit mix, and deficient rear garden quality for units 11, 12, and 13.
- The overall design of the principal elevations and identified internal accommodation deficiencies result in a development that is contrary to the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Vision for ‘HA’ landsPolicy SPQHP35Policy SPQHP36Objective SPQHO36Objective SPQHO31
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of 13 houses at a site on Kilbush Lane, Rush, County Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission because the development was deemed to be of substandard design and layout. Specific concerns were raised regarding the encroachment of infrastructure onto 'HA' zoned land, inadequate passive surveillance, and poor-quality residential amenities including insufficient separation distances and substandard private open space. Ultimately, the development was found...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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