Core Refusal Reason
The proposed replacement dwelling is excessive in scale, mass, and height, leading to visual injury of a Highly Sensitive Landscape and Green Belt area and loss of privacy for neighboring residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale and design would detract from the character of the Highly Sensitive Landscape and Green Belt area.
- The proposed structure would have an overbearing impact and cause a loss of privacy for existing residential occupiers on Ballyhavil Lane.
- The proposal is contrary to multiple objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling at Ballyhavil Lane, Skerries, to facilitate a new residential development. Located within a Highly Sensitive Landscape and Green Belt, the proposal was refused due to its inappropriate scale and massing, which were deemed to negatively impact the visual amenities and landscape character of the area. Furthermore, the design was found to be overbearing for adjacent residents, violating several key objectives of the Fingal Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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