Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents over-intensive development of a restricted site that would negatively impact the visual character of the area, provide substandard residential amenity, and create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height, scale, and cantilevered windows are visually intrusive and incongruous with the local character, materially contravening infill development objectives.
- The internal layout and site configuration provide poor residential amenity due to inadequate private open space and a lack of solar gain from insufficient south-facing windows.
- The proposed vehicular egress lacks necessary intervisibility between drivers and pedestrians, creating a public safety hazard and potential for traffic conflict.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO32RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a residential development on a restricted site at 75 Hazelbury Green, Castleheany, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused permission because the project was deemed an over-intensive use of a small site that would be visually overbearing and detrimental to the existing streetscape. Furthermore, the design failed to provide adequate living standards for future residents regarding sunlight and open space, while the proposed access arrangements were found to endanger pedes...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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