Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered out of character with the existing residential area, fails to meet minimum separation distance requirements, and negatively impacts public open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, layout, and massing of the proposal are considered ad hoc and out of character with the established residential area, leading to a negative visual impact and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The development fails to provide the mandatory 2.3m separation distance between the existing parent dwelling and the proposed dwelling, contravening Objective DMS026 of the Fingal Development Plan.
- The proposed access route would bisect and seriously detract from the utility and amenity of the adjacent public open space, injuring the character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective SPQHO40Objective SPQHO42Objective DMS026
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the development of a new dwelling on a restricted site adjacent to 102 Millview Lawns, Malahide. Fingal County Council refused permission because the design was deemed contrived and out of character with the surrounding residential context, failing to harmonize with the existing streetscape. Additionally, the proposal violated specific development standards regarding separation distances between buildings and introduced an access arrangement that would negatively impact publi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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