Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be out of character with the prevailing pattern of development in a distinctive housing estate, specifically by being located forward of an existing dwelling accessed from Offington Court, thereby contravening Local Objective 94 of the Fingal County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is inconsistent with the established low-density character and unique 'American-influenced' open layout of the Offington estate.
- The location of the proposed dwelling forward of No. 67 Offington Court would disrupt the established pattern of development and staggered setbacks along the road.
- The proposal fails to satisfy Local Objective 94 and Objective SPQHO42, which require new infill developments to respect and harmonize with the existing scale and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Local Objective No. 94Objective SPQHO37Objective SPQHO38Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO40Objective SPQHO42Policy CSP22Chapter 14 - Development Management StandardsObjective DMSO23Objective DMSO27Objective DMSO26Objective DMSO31Table 14.4Objective DMSO32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 114.35 sqm two-bedroom dormer bungalow on a 544 sqm corner plot subdivided from the side/rear of 85 Offington Avenue. The site context is a mature, low-density residential estate characterized by varied setbacks and an open design style. While the Inspector acknowledged the general support for infill housing under national policy (NPF/RSES), they found that this specific proposal would be visually obtrusive and set an undesirable precedent. Although st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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