Core Refusal Reason
Undue encroachment on open space and detrimental impact on the setting of the Protected Structure (Auburn House) and its historic demesne lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in undue encroachment onto open space designed to maintain housing clusters and protect the setting of Auburn House.
- The inclusion of random pockets of housing at the entry point would erode the distinctive character of the historic demesne lands.
- The proposal would materially contravene Policy HCAP12 and negatively impact the visual and general amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HCAP12
Decision Document Summary
Kinwest Ltd. sought planning permission for a residential development on lands at Auburn House (a Protected Structure) and Little Auburn in Malahide, Dublin. The application was refused by the local authority because the proposed layout involved building on open space intended to buffer the historic core of the demesne. The planning authority concluded that the development would erode the character of the historic lands, negatively impact the setting of the Protected Structure, and materially co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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