Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a side and rear garden site, resulting in a cramped, visually incongruous layout that fails to meet minimum standards for residential amenity, separation distances, and technical infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of the site, characterized by a cramped layout and excessive scale that is visually incongruous with the existing streetscape and character of the area.
- The proposal fails to meet minimum standards for residential amenity, including substandard separation distances between dwellings, inadequate internal living and storage space, and insufficient private open space for future occupants.
- The scheme would negatively impact neighboring properties through overshadowing and an overbearing appearance, while also failing to comply with technical requirements for parking and surface water management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectivePolicy SPQH038Policy SPQH039Policy SPQH040Policy SPQH042Policy SPQH043Policy SPQH35Policy SPQHP36Objective DMS019Objective DMS031Objective DMS032Objective DMS026Objective DMS022Objective DMS071Objective DMS027Table 14.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the development of the side and rear garden of 41 Rathbeale Road, Swords, to include an infill dwelling and 8 additional houses along Brackenstown Avenue. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represented overdevelopment of a restricted site, which would be visually out of character with the established pattern of development. The refusal noted that the proposal would materially contravene several County Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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