Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer design is visually discordant and unsympathetic to the character of the host dwelling and its location within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design represents a discordant feature within the roofscape that would seriously injure the visual amenity and character of the host dwelling.
- The proposal is considered a hugely unsympathetic design feature within the context of the wider Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The development would be contrary to specific heritage and design policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HCAP14SPQHP41SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an attic conversion with a rear-facing dormer at 2 Glebe Manor, Balrothery, a site located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Fingal County Council refused the application because the design was deemed visually intrusive and incompatible with the existing roofscape. The planning authority concluded that the development would negatively impact the character of the host building and the surrounding protected area, failing to meet the standards set o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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