Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate design and scale within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), which would negatively impact the character of the area and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and form are visually discordant and fail to harmonize with the established character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The scale and proximity to the northern boundary would result in significant overshadowing, overlooking, and over-bearance for the adjacent property 'Dubh Loch'.
- Granting permission would adversely affect the ACA and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS031Objective SPQHO42DMS0187RS zoning
Decision Document Summary
Mark Beggs sought planning permission for a development at Dunkeld, Drumnigh Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is zoned RS (Residential). The application was refused because the proposed design was deemed incongruous with the existing character of the area and failed to protect the visual amenities of the ACA. Furthermore, the lack of shadow analysis and the proposed height and depth raised significant concerns regarding the im...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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