Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the rural landscape character, materially contravening specific development plan objectives regarding siting, design, and the protection of sensitive areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and design of the house would create an unduly obtrusive feature that is injurious to the visual amenities and character of the rural landscape.
- The proposal fails to meet the requirements for sensitive siting and landscape consistency, resulting in a material contravention of objectives RF58 and NH37 of the Fingal Development Plan.
- The development would negatively impinge upon the integrity and scenic value of a highly sensitive area, thereby contravening Objective NH36 and the principles of sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Zoning ObjectiveObjective RF58Objective NH37Objective NH36
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached two-storey house and wastewater treatment system at Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin, located within a rural 'RU' zoning objective. Fingal County Council refused the proposal because its scale and design were deemed incompatible with the rural character of the area. The planning authority concluded that the dwelling would be a visually prominent addition that fails to respect the landscape character, materially contravening several key objectives ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.