Core Refusal Reason
Over-development of a restricted corner site resulting in substandard private amenity space and negative impact on the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes over-development of a restricted corner site that is incongruous with the established character, form, and building lines of the residential area.
- The development would result in a substandard form of residential amenity due to the poor configuration and inadequate provision of private open space for both the existing and proposed dwellings.
- The project is contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 objectives regarding corner site development and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 provisions for dwelling extensionsFingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 provisions for residential corner site developmentResidential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new two-storey attached dwelling to the side of 64 Pinewood Green Avenue, Balbriggan, a prominent corner site within an established residential estate. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development represented over-development of a restricted site, failing to respect the existing character and building lines of the area. Furthermore, the layout was found to provide insufficient and poorly configured private amenity space for ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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