Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inappropriate design and layout, specifically regarding the orientation and positioning of dwellings that were deemed out of character with the established building line and streetscape, resulting in an incongruous addition that would negatively impact residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The orientation and prominent gable of the northern pair of dwellings are considered incongruous and obtrusive, failing to respect the established building line and suburban streetscape of Silken Vale.
- The proposed arrangement results in a dead and inactive street frontage that materially contravenes the zoning objective to protect and improve existing residential amenity.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar out-of-character infill developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HP2Chapter 1717.2.417.2.517.2.617.2.717.417.4.7Table 17.4Table 17.5Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013-2019 Zoning Objective B
Decision Document Summary
Greenshannon Developments Limited proposed the construction of 6 No. two-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached dwellings on a 0.2Ha infill site located at 279 & 280A Old Greenfield Road, Maynooth, with vehicular access via Silken Vale. Although the site is zoned for 'Existing Residential & Infill', the Planning Authority refused permission because the layout was deemed inappropriate for its context. Specifically, the positioning of two units perpendicular to the street was found to be out of character...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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