Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's excessive scale, height, and bulk would negatively impact visual and residential amenities and contravene the site's zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's excessive scale, height, and overall bulk would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area and adjoining properties.
- The proposal materially contravenes the residential zoning objective of the site, which seeks to protect and improve existing residential amenities.
- Granting permission would set a poor precedent for similar inappropriate developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the subdivision of an existing 0.054-hectare property at 43 Cherrygarth, Mount Merrion, to facilitate a new residential dwelling. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application because the proposed structure was deemed to have excessive scale and height, which would overshadow and detract from the amenities of neighboring properties. The decision noted that the development failed to comply with Section 12.3.7 of the County Development Plan and wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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