Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a haphazard and visually obtrusive development that is out of character with the area, causing overbearing impacts on neighboring properties and failing to meet residential amenity standards and zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered haphazard and visually obtrusive, failing to respect the established pattern of development in the Blanchardstown area.
- The proximity, height, and extent of the dwelling would create an overbearing impact on No. 4 Church Avenue and negatively affect the residential amenity of the host site at No. 5.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity and fails to comply with specific standards set out in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.4Policy SPQHP39Objective SPQHO40Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO32RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey, three-bedroom detached residential dwelling at 5 Church Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed structure would result in a haphazard and visually discordant form of development within the existing streetscape. The decision highlighted that the building's scale and positioning would cause an overbearing impact on the adjacent property at No. 4 and degrade the amenity of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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