Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment and adverse impact on the historic schoolhouse and the Howth Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the proposed development constitute overdevelopment of the site.
- The proposal would significantly alter and negatively impact the setting and structure of the historic former schoolhouse building.
- The development would detract from the character of the Howth Architectural Conservation Area and materially contravene specific development plan objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HCAO24Objective DMSO186Objective DMSO187
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the conversion of the vacant single-storey former Howth National School on Balglass Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the scale and design were deemed excessive for the site, leading to overdevelopment. It was concluded that the works would harm the integrity of the historic schoolhouse and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area, resulting in a material contravention of objectives HCAO24, DMSO186, and DMSO187 of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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