Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would cause unacceptable fragmentation of the original design concept and negatively impact the unique residential character and amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to the fragmentation of the original low-density design concept intended for the natural hollow on Howth Head.
- The repositioning of the houses would result in a reduction of residential amenity for the future occupiers of House Nos. 24 and 25.
- The proposal fails to protect the unique residential character and sense of place of the area, contravening Objective PM44 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSObjective PM44
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the repositioning of House Nos. 24 and 25 within the Thormanby Hill development on Thormanby Road, Dublin 13. The site is zoned 'RS' (Residential) under the Fingal Development Plan, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity. The local authority refused permission because the changes would undermine the original design vision for a low-density development integrated into the landscape, negatively affect the amenity of the specific dwellings, and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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