Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a corner site characterized by poor architectural integration and substandard private amenity space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design revisions, including a stepped ridge line and inconsistent eaves, create an unbalanced and incongruous appearance that fails to integrate with the established streetscape.
- The increased building footprint results in substandard and constrained rear gardens that offer poor functional usability and limited amenity value due to their northerly orientation.
- The development represents an inappropriate overdevelopment of the site that would be visually overbearing and contrary to development plan standards for infill housing and private open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO32Objective DMSO27
Decision Document Summary
This application sought revisions to a previously approved development at 2 Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission because the architectural modifications, particularly the roof profile and wall-to-roof ratios of House B, were deemed incompatible with the surrounding context and the paired semi-detached dwelling. Additionally, the increased footprint resulted in inadequate private amenity space for future residents, leading to a conclusion of overdevelopment that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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