Core Refusal Reason
The proposed family flat extension fails to meet the design criteria of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, resulting in poor quality development that negatively impacts visual and residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal does not satisfy the specific design criteria for family flat extensions as set out in Section 14.10.3 and Objective SPQHO46 of the Development Plan.
- The extension would result in a poor quality of development that would adversely affect the visual and residential amenities of the Castleknock area.
- The development would materially contravene specific policies and objectives (SPQHP41, SPQHO45, SPQHO46) and is therefore contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.3Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHO46Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey family flat extension to the side of an existing residence at 14 Diswellstown Court, Castleknock. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the design failed to comply with the specific standards for family flats established in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. It was determined that the extension would constitute a poor quality of development, harming the character of the area and materially contravening severa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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