Core Refusal Reason
The proposed infill dwelling is considered visually dominant and incongruous due to its scale, massing, and constrained siting, leading to overbearing impacts and potential loss of light for neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing of the two-storey dwelling would result in a visually discordant form of infill development that fails to respect the established character and spacing of Killiney Road.
- The proximity and height of the structure would create an overbearing impact and an undue sense of enclosure for the residents of Nos. 41 and 43 Killiney Road.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate that it would not cause undue overshadowing or loss of daylight to adjoining residential properties, thereby injuring their residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing garage and boiler house at 43 Killiney Road, Dalkey, to facilitate the construction of a new two-bedroom, two-storey infill dwelling. The site is located in a residential area characterized by specific spacing and topography. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development's scale and constrained siting would be out of character with the streetscape, set an undesirable precedent, and negatively impact the residential amen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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