Core Refusal Reason
The proposed backland development is refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and design, which would result in an overbearing and visually incongruous impact on neighboring properties and the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale, bulk, and design are visually incongruous and overbearing relative to surrounding properties on Castle Park Road and Hyde Park.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific County Development Plan standards regarding backland development and private open space provision.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent, injure residential amenities, and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.6 BacklandSection 12.8.3.3 Private Open Space
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a new dwelling in the rear garden of 33 Castlepark Road, Sandycove. The local authority refused the application because the development's nature and layout were deemed unsuitable for a backland site, creating an overbearing presence for adjacent residents and the Hyde Park streetscape. The project was found to be in conflict with the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding backland development and open space, and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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