Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a restricted site and represents inappropriate infill that would result in substandard residential amenity for the occupiers of the existing 'Iona' property due to its overbearing impact and overshadowing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the principle of infill development on corner sites is encouraged by current zoning, the proposed layout fails to protect the residential amenity of the existing dwelling on the site.
- The new dwelling would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the retained single-aspect property, creating a substandard living environment for existing residents.
- The scale of additional development relative to the site size and location constitutes over-development, failing to comply with the qualitative criteria for infill development set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO32Policy SPQHO36Objective SPQHO35Objective SPQHO39Objective DMSO31Objective SPQHO40Objective SPQHO42Objective SPQHO43Objective SPQHO44Objective DMSO23Objective GINHO60Objective DMS40Section 14.6Section 14.8
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the subdivision of a 0.046ha corner site at South Strand, Skerries, to accommodate a new contemporary two-storey detached dwelling in the front garden of an existing house ('Iona'). Fingal County Council originally refused permission based on over-development and traffic hazard concerns regarding sightlines onto Manning's Opening. On appeal, the Inspector noted that while the street-facing design was appropriate and the principle of densification was acceptable, the phys...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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