Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the High Amenity zoning and the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order by introducing visually disharmonious structures into a sensitive landscape while failing to provide adequate safety details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes the HA High Amenity zoning objective and Policy GINHP28 by introducing inappropriate, stand-alone structures that prejudice the protection and public access vision for the area.
- The structures visually interfere with the character and natural beauty of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) and a Highly Sensitive Landscape, conflicting with policies GINHP26, GINHP27, and Objective GINHO59.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding access and parking, creating a potential risk to public safety and setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA High Amenity zoning objectivePolicy GINHP28Policy GINHP26Policy GINHP27Objective GINHO59
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a retaining wall, terrace walls, and a free-standing sauna room at Strawberry House, Lower Road, Dublin. The site is situated within a High Amenity (HA) zone and the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO), which are designated for their scenic value and sensitive landscape. Fingal County Council refused the application because the development was deemed visually disharmonious and inappropriate for the protected landscape, materially contra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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