Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused due to its excessive scale, massing, and design, which would result in an overly dominant and visually obtrusive feature within a highly sensitive High Amenity zoned landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and massing of the proposed extension are considered overly dominant and would constitute an unduly obtrusive feature that seriously injures the visual amenities of the sensitive landscape.
- The development contravenes specific Fingal Development Plan objectives (SPQHO45 and GINHO59) which require extensions to be sensitively designed and to protect the character, integrity, and scenic value of highly sensitive areas.
- The inclusion of a two-storey extension, detached garage, and boathouse would introduce incongruous elements that are out of character with the existing pattern of development and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Objective GINHO59High Amenity Zoning
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling at Coastguard Road, Rogerstown, Rush, to include a two-storey extension, a detached garage, and a detached boathouse. Located in a 'High Amenity' zone, the site is subject to strict landscape protection policies. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the scale and design of the new structures would be visually prominent and incongruous within the sensitive coastal environment, fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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