Core Refusal Reason
Substandard internal living dimensions and poor design quality that is inconsistent with the surrounding character and development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to comply with minimum floor areas, room sizes, and widths as specified in Objective DMS24 and Table 12.3 of the Fingal Development Plan.
- The lack of defensible space and the positioning of the front door directly onto the public footpath are contrary to the established character of the area.
- The proposed material finishes and the contrived subdivision of the site represent a poor design response that is inconsistent with the existing residential context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS24Table 12.3RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the removal of a conservatory and the subdivision of the site at 22 Portmarnock Grove for residential development. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the proposed dwelling failed to meet mandatory internal space standards. Furthermore, the authority determined that the design—characterized by a lack of defensible space, inappropriate material finishes, and a contrived layout—was incompatible with the surrounding streetscape and the proper planning...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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