Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, resulting in a piecemeal form of development that provides inadequate residential amenity and conflicts with the character of the area and specific development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered a piecemeal intervention that is out of character with the existing area due to the inappropriate scale, size, and configuration of the site.
- The proposal fails to provide sufficient private open space and adequate separation distances, leading to significant overlooking, overshadowing, and a poor standard of living for future occupants.
- The project contravenes the 'RS' land-use zoning objective and multiple specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, setting an undesirable precedent for the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Zoning ObjectiveSPQH039DMS023CIOSO53DMSO31
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a residential development at Ardfield, Outfarm Lane, Castleknock, Dublin 15, within an area zoned 'RS' for residential amenity. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development represented an intensive and piecemeal use of a constrained site. It was determined that the proposal would negatively impact the character of the neighborhood and fail to meet minimum standards for residential amenity, specifically regarding private open space an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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