Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the Garristown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and rural village character, insufficient drainage details, and lack of ecological surveys regarding protected species.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing of the development are incongruous with the Garristown Architectural Conservation Area and would negatively impact the character and distinctiveness of the rural village.
- The application lacks sufficient information regarding surface water drainage and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), posing a potential threat to public health.
- The proposed demolition and tree removal lack necessary ecological surveys to assess the impact on protected species, including bats, barn owls, and swifts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RV - Rural VillageTable 14.24Table 14.26Policy CSP40Objective SPQHO56Objective DMSO186Objective GINHO57Objective GI 20Objective GI 21Objective GI 22Objective GI 23
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for demolition and development at Main Street, Garristown, Co. Dublin, within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and Rural Village zoning. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed design, height, and massing were deemed visually prominent and incompatible with the village's historic character and vernacular building stock. Additionally, the proposal failed to provide adequate technical details regarding su...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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