Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment that conflicts with the 'RS' residential zoning objective and negatively impacts the visual and residential amenity of the host dwelling and neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the 'RS' zoning objective as it fails to protect or improve the residential amenity of the area.
- The scale, design, and proximity to boundaries represent overdevelopment that is out of character with the host dwelling and causes visual encroachment on adjoining properties.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that are injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSPolicy SPQHP41SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of alterations and amendments to a property located at The Coaches, Malahide Road, Swords. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council because it was deemed inconsistent with the 'RS' residential zoning objective. The Planning Authority concluded that the extension's scale and design constituted overdevelopment, resulting in a negative impact on the visual character of the host dwelling and the residential amenity of neighboring properties through perc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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