Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that negatively impacts the Architectural Conservation Area, residential amenities of neighboring properties, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing represent overdevelopment that would visually intrude upon the streetscape and harm the character of the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area.
- The layout and orientation would cause significant overlooking, overshadowing, and overbearing impacts on the residential amenities of adjacent properties on Quay Street.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate safe vehicular access and adequate intervisibility, posing a potential traffic hazard to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HCAP14Table 14:24TC Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMSO32
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new development at 46A Quay Street, Skerries, located within a sensitive Architectural Conservation Area. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council primarily due to its excessive scale and unsympathetic design, which were deemed harmful to the historic streetscape. Additionally, the development posed significant threats to the privacy and light of neighboring residents and failed to provide safe vehicula...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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