Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to unresolved impacts on public water infrastructure, inadequate surface water drainage design, failure to meet separation distance standards, and negative visual impact on the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would be built over or in close proximity to a 225mm combined sewer without the necessary structural surveys or diversion agreements, which is prejudicial to public health.
- The application failed to provide a compliant soakaway design and did not maintain the required 2.3-metre separation distance between the side walls of the proposed and existing dwellings.
- The height, design, and scale of the dwelling on a restricted corner site would be visually incongruous and out of character with the established pattern of development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS29Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling with parking on a corner site at 19 St. Maurs, Rush, Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would interfere with existing Irish Water infrastructure and lacked a detailed surface water drainage strategy. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet the minimum separation distances required by the Fingal Development Plan and was deemed visually intrusive and out of character with the surround...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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