Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is incompatible with the Garristown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to inappropriate design and the loss of protected open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design fails to integrate with the established character of the Garristown ACA in terms of scale, massing, and materials.
- The proposed vehicular access would result in the loss of 'OS' zoned green space, which is a key feature of the village's character.
- The development materially contravenes multiple policies and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding heritage and design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HCAP14Objective HCAO24Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO32Objective DMSO186Table 14.24
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to subdivide an existing site at The Green, Garristown, to accommodate a new dwelling. The application was refused because the proposed building's scale and architectural treatment were deemed incompatible with the Garristown Architectural Conservation Area. Furthermore, the proposed access route would negatively impact protected open space, leading to a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and significant negative impacts on the visual amenities of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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