Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate scale and design that would negatively impact the sensitive landscape and streetscape of Howth, alongside a failure to justify the family flat component and its access arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to demonstrate a genuine need for a family flat and features an access design that does not comply with the specific requirements of Objective SPQHO46 of the Fingal County Development Plan.
- The scale and design of the second-floor extension are considered incongruous and out of keeping with the streetscape and surrounding natural environment, violating Howth Special Amenity Area Order policies.
- The project would result in a detrimental visual impact on a sensitive landscape and protected views, contravening the objectives of the High Amenity (HA) zoning and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO46Objective 3.2 (Howth SAAO)Objective 3.3 (Howth SAAO)Policy 3.1.2 (Howth SAAO)Objective SPQHO45Objective ZO2HA zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the redevelopment of an existing detached dwelling at Carrigkeal, Carrickbrack Road, Howth, involving the removal of the roof and the addition of a second-floor extension. Located in a highly sensitive area subject to the Howth Special Amenity Area Order and adjacent to High Amenity zoning, the proposal was deemed visually intrusive and harmful to the local landscape and protected views. Fingal County Council refused permission because the design was out of character wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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