Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the proposed development—subject to amendments and conditions—would not seriously injure the visual amenities of the area or the residential amenities of neighbouring properties, and is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed fourth-floor addition represents a minimal intervention in the streetscape due to its limited scale and setback, and therefore does not detract from the character of the area.
- Residential amenity concerns regarding overlooking and noise from the roof terrace can be effectively mitigated by a condition requiring a 4-metre setback from the rear elevation.
- The alternative design proposal submitted by the applicant, which relocates bin and bicycle storage inside the building, provides a suitable design solution for the streetscape interface.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM31Specific Objective to 'Preserve Views'Policy CSP34Policy SPQHP5Policy SPQHP6Policy SPQHP35Obj. SPQHO37Obj. SPQHO38Obj. SPQHO39Obj. SPQHO42
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's refusal for an 8-unit apartment scheme (7 apartments and 1 live-work unit) on a brownfield site at South Strand, Skerries. The site is located in a 'Town Centre' zone and a 'Highly Sensitive Landscape.' The Planning Authority's refusal centered on visual prominence, contravention of objectives to preserve views, and impacts on residential amenity via overlooking and overshadowing. However, the Inspector found that the desi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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