Core Refusal Reason
The proposed infill apartment block was refused due to its inappropriate design and scale, which would negatively impact the streetscape and residential amenities, combined with inadequate parking, drainage, and flood risk assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and scale of the apartment block are visually incongruent with the existing streetscape and would cause significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on adjacent residential properties.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate internal residential amenity, car parking, and bicycle storage, falling short of national and local standards for apartment developments.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding surface water drainage and flood risk management, particularly given the site's proximity to the Bracken River.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective DMS39Fingal Development Plan 2017 – 2023
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of an infill apartment building on Clonard Street, a prominent town centre location in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the development on multiple grounds, primarily citing its excessive scale and poor design which would detract from the character of the area and the privacy of neighbors. Additionally, the proposal was deemed deficient in terms of resident amenities, parking provision, and critical technical details c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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