Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is visually obtrusive and incongruous with the sensitive, high-lying landscape character of the area, failing to meet design and landscape preservation standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and design of the dwelling would create an unduly obtrusive and visually prominent feature on an elevated site, inconsistent with the established rural character.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development could be accommodated without significant loss of visual amenity to the High Lying Agricultural Landscape, which has high sensitivity.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific development plan objectives requiring sensitive siting and the preservation of the uniqueness of landscape character types.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO41Policy GINHP25Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling and waste treatment system at Bowhill, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The site is located in an elevated rural area designated as a High Lying Agricultural Landscape under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The local authority refused permission because the building's scale and design were deemed visually intrusive and incompatible with the sensitive landscape. It was concluded that the development would negatively impact the visual amenities...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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