Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is architecturally inappropriate for its rural setting due to excessive scale, massing, and height, leading to overlooking of adjacent properties and a failure to integrate with the surrounding landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design fails to respect the rural character of the area, appearing visually overbearing and dominant due to its scale and inappropriate window arrangement.
- The proposal would result in detrimental overlooking of neighboring residential amenities and the rear amenity of the family home from first-floor windows.
- The development constitutes a cramped overdevelopment of the site that lacks essential technical details regarding wastewater connection, tree protection, and visibility splays.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.9Objective CIOSO53Policy SPQHP54Policy SPQH067
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new dwelling at Baltrasna Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin, which was refused by the local authority. The decision was based on the dwelling's failure to adhere to rural design guidance, specifically regarding its excessive scale and massing which would overshadow and dominate the existing built environment. Additionally, the proposal raised significant concerns regarding residential privacy, inadequate landscaping and tree protection plans, and unresolved technic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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