Core Refusal Reason
The proposed family flat fails to meet the specific design criteria for such extensions under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, resulting in a poor-quality development that negatively impacts visual and residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and layout of the extension fail to satisfy the specific criteria for family flats as set out in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development would result in a poor-quality addition that adversely affects the visual character of the area and depreciates the value of neighboring properties.
- The proposal represents a material contravention of specific planning policies and objectives intended to protect and improve residential amenity within the 'RS' zoning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.3Policy SPQHP41Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHP45Objective SPQHO46
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey family flat extension to the side and rear of an existing dwelling at 8 The Avenue, Saint Catherine's Estate, Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is zoned 'RS' (Residential) under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Fingal County Council refused the application because the proposal's scale and design did not comply with the specific requirements for family flats. It was determined that the extension would negatively impact the visual and residenti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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