Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the demolition of a habitable dwelling over retrofitting and the inappropriate scale and design of the proposed replacement which fails to integrate with the site context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a justification for the demolition of a structurally sound, habitable dwelling, which is contrary to development plan objectives favoring retrofitting and reuse.
- The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and bulk are visually obtrusive and fail to integrate with the existing architectural form and pattern of development in the area.
- The proposal lacks sufficient detail regarding remedial works to the adjacent dwelling and would materially contravene the RS zoning objective by injuring the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO44Objective DMSO256Objective SPQH042Objective SPQH043Table 14.4RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of an existing single-storey house at 4 Seamount Road, Malahide, to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because it failed to meet sustainability objectives in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, which prioritize the retrofitting of existing buildings over demolition. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the replacement structure was poorly designed for i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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