Core Refusal Reason
The proposed three-storey dwelling is refused due to its excessive height, scale, bulk, and massing, which would result in a visually dominant and incongruous addition to the established residential area, contrary to County Development Plan policies regarding infill development and character preservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and scale of the proposed dwelling are considered overly complicated, poorly laid out, and lacking in domestic styling appropriate for the area.
- The proposed height and massing would result in a visually dominant structure that negatively impacts the character and visual amenity of the sensitive suburban setting.
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site, failing to meet standard garden depth requirements and resulting in an overbearing impact on adjacent residential properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill)Policy HER21Section 12.8.7.1 (Garden depth)Policy PHP20Section 4.3.1.3Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a three-storey house over basement at the rear of No. 44A North Avenue, Mount Merrion, on a site subdivided from the rear garden of No. 38 Greenfield Road. The site is located in an established residential suburb zoned 'Objective A' for residential protection. The Planning Authority originally refused the application citing concerns over design complexity, visual incongruity, and overbearing impacts due to insufficient garden depth (7.35m vs the 11m requireme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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