Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused due to its excessive height, scale, bulk, and massing, which would result in an overdominant and visually incongruous structure that negatively impacts the character and visual amenity of the surrounding residential area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design and scale are considered overly complicated and lack harmony with the established pattern of development in the Mount Merrion area.
- While the principle of an infill dwelling on this site is acceptable under the 'Objective A' zoning, the specific height and massing proposed are excessively dominant and would have an undue negative visual impact.
- The proposal fails to comply with the qualitative standards for infill development and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill)Section 12.8.7.1 (Private Amenity Space)Policy PHP20Section 4.3.1.3Policy HER21Objective A
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a first-party appeal for a contemporary three-storey house over a basement at 44C North Avenue, Mount Merrion, located on a site partitioned from the rear garden of No. 38 Greenfield Road. The Planning Authority originally refused permission due to concerns over scale, overbearing impact, and insufficient garden depth. The Inspector's assessment acknowledges that while national and local policies encourage the densification of under-utilised urban infill sites, the proposed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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