Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and massing that is out of character with the area, insufficient separation distance between dwellings, and interference with future transport infrastructure upgrades.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, mass, and finish are considered ad hoc and out of character with the existing residential area, leading to a negative visual impact and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The development fails to provide the required minimum separation distance of 2.3m between the existing and proposed dwellings, contravening specific development plan standards.
- The location of the proposed dwelling would obstruct the delivery of future cycling and pedestrian infrastructure improvements on the R106 and the Swords Road junction.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for demolitions and alterations to an existing property at 1 Oakleigh Court, Malahide, to facilitate a new dwelling. The site is located in a residential area with a distinct character. Fingal County Council refused the application because the proposed design was deemed visually discordant and out of character with the surroundings. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet mandatory separation distances between buildings and posed a significant constraint to pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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