Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that infringes on established building lines, poses a coastal flood risk, lacks adequate open space, and negatively impacts the setting of a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site that would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overshadowing and overlooking while failing to provide necessary public open space.
- The proposed dwellings would significantly breach the established building line and are situated within a coastal flood risk zone, making the site unsuitable for highly vulnerable residential development.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the character and setting of Seapark House, a recorded Protected Structure (No. 207).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44Objective CH20
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for the construction of three detached two-storey houses on a site at Healy's Lane, located to the rear of 58 Holmpatrick in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the layout constituted overdevelopment that would harm the amenities of adjacent residents and disrupt the established local building line. Furthermore, the site's location within a coastal flood risk zone and its potential adverse impact on the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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