Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to substandard architectural design and layout, inadequate infrastructural arrangements for access and drainage, and failure to demonstrate that the project would not adversely affect Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed architectural design and internal layout are substandard, failing to provide adequate residential amenity and contravening the 'RS' zoning objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the site could be adequately served by necessary infrastructure, including road access, parking, public lighting, and water/drainage services.
- Insufficient information was provided to rule out significant effects on Natura 2000 sites, legally precluding the Planning Authority from granting permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO26RS zoning
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the demolition of an existing dormer bungalow and garage at Albatros, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the design and layout were deemed injurious to visual and residential amenities, representing a material contravention of the 'RS' zoning. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details regarding site access, parking, and drainage infrastructure, and could not satisfy the auth...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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