Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and bulk, which would negatively impact the sensitive landscape of the Howth SAAO and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design's scale and bulk are unduly dominant and fail to respect the topography or the highly sensitive landscape of the Howth Special Amenity Area Order.
- The layout would cause significant overlooking and overbearance, negatively impacting the residential amenities and property values of adjacent neighbors.
- The application failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate the protection and effective management of existing trees on the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO42Objective SPQH043Objective GI19Howth SAAO Objective 3.1Howth SAAO Objective 3.2Howth SAAO Objective 3.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing cottage and sheds at Bawncrest Cottage, Windgate Rise, Howth, to facilitate a new development. Located within the sensitive Howth Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO), the project was refused because its excessive scale and design failed to subordinate to the natural environment, creating an intrusive visual impact. Furthermore, the development posed a threat to the privacy of neighboring residents through overlooking and failed to adequately addr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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