Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a haphazard and overbearing development on a prominent corner site that fails to meet residential standards and conflicts with existing drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and layout are visually obtrusive and out of character with the area, resulting in an overbearing impact on neighbors and inadequate open space for future residents.
- The development contravenes specific residential amenity objectives and the RS zoning of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed structures fail to maintain the required separation distance from an existing 225mm surface water sewer, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.4Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO32Objective DMSO28RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought to construct two 2-bedroom townhouses with new entrances at a corner site in Cherryfield Park, Dublin 15. The local authority refused permission because the development was deemed haphazard and visually obtrusive, failing to provide sufficient private open space while negatively impacting the character and property values of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal's proximity to a 225mm surface water sewer violated minimum separation requirements, making it preju...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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