Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate design and scale which would negatively impact the visual character of the area, combined with public health concerns regarding proximity to foul drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's design, scale, and height would be visually dominant and incongruous with the existing dwelling and the established streetscape.
- The proposal would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and contravene Objective SPQHO45 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding domestic extensions.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate separation distances exist between the proposed structure and the public foul drainage network, making it prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the removal of an existing lean-to and the construction of an extension at Sea View, 2 Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission because the extension's scale and projection beyond the front building line were deemed unsympathetic to the existing house and the surrounding pattern of development. Furthermore, the planning authority cited significant concerns regarding the proximity of the development to the foul drainage network, concludi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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