Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed two-storey extension is excessive in size, scale, and mass, resulting in an overbearing visual impact and unreasonable intensification of development on land zoned as Greenbelt.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey standalone extension is considered excessive in size, scale, and mass, creating an overbearing and visually intrusive form of development.
- The proposal fails to appropriately integrate with the existing built environment and would result in an unreasonable intensification of the existing development at the site.
- The development is fundamentally inconsistent with the 'GB' Greenbelt zoning objective and specific planning objectives Z03 and SPQHO85 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GB Zoning ObjectiveObjective Z03Objective SPQHO85
Decision Document Summary
This application at Hamilton Park Care Centre, Balrothery, sought permission for a new two-storey standalone extension alongside the retention of existing structures. While the Planning Authority granted retention for previous works subject to financial contributions and usage conditions, the new extension was refused. The refusal was based on the development's inappropriate scale and massing within a designated Greenbelt area, with the authority concluding that the proposal would be visually in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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