Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is considered architecturally incongruous with the existing streetscape and building line, resulting in a negative impact on visual amenity and the material contravention of specific development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling lacks architectural merit and would be incongruous with the established streetscape, negatively impacting the visual amenity of Manorfields Rise and Manorfields Drive.
- The development would materially contravene multiple objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and fails to align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The location of the house would infringe upon the prevailing strong building line and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO42Objective DMS031Objective DMS032
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 3-bedroom residential dwelling at 25 Manorfields Rise, Castaheany, Dublin 15, within an area zoned 'RS' for residential development. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the design was deemed to be of limited architectural merit and out of character with the existing streetscape. The decision noted that the dwelling would infringe on the established building line and contravene several specific objectives of the Fingal Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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