Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's design and siting are considered incongruous, visually dominant, and overbearing, failing to meet the standards for corner/side garden sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and siting of the dwelling would create an incongruous form of development that is visually dominant and overbearing when viewed from Grove Avenue and Avoca Road.
- The proposal would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and potentially depreciate the value of surrounding properties.
- The development fails to comply with the specific criteria for corner or side garden sites as set out in Section 12.3.7.5 of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.5 Corner/ Side Garden Site
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling on a corner site at 17 Avoca Road, Blackrock. The local authority refused permission because the development was deemed to be an incongruous and overbearing addition to the streetscape, which would harm the visual character of the neighborhood. Furthermore, the application failed to meet the specific requirements for side garden developments under the current County Development Plan and raised concerns regarding a public ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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