Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive scale, height, and massing that would negatively impact the landscape character and skyline, combined with inadequate public open space, insufficient parking, and technical deficiencies in the Appropriate Assessment screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the development are considered excessive and overbearing, failing to integrate with the 'Highly Sensitive Landscape' and resulting in a visually intrusive impact on the local skyline.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the project would not adversely affect Natura 2000 sites due to insufficient information regarding surface water drainage, ex-situ feeding sites, and avian collision risks.
- The proposal provides inadequate car parking and fails to deliver genuine public open space, as the designated areas are dominated by SuDS infrastructure or restricted to specific uses like the creche.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GINHO57Policy CSP22SPPR 3Objective GINHO55Objective GINHO56Objective DMS051Objective DMS052
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the demolition of existing storage structures and the construction of a residential-led development at Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Fingal County Council refused permission on several grounds, primarily citing that the excessive height and massing would be overbearing and detrimental to the 'Highly Sensitive Landscape' and skyline. Additionally, the Planning Authority identified significant deficits in the provision of car parking and usable public open space, alongs...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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