Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive scale, massing, and design would adversely impact the visual amenities of the area, specifically The Metals, and fail to protect the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposed alterations fail to enhance the receiving environment and would negatively impact the visual amenities of the historic 'The Metals' pathway.
- The development fails to adequately protect the residential amenities of adjacent properties, particularly regarding potential overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighbors at Cunningham Drive.
- The proposal is contrary to specific County Development Plan policies regarding infill development and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER28: The MetalsPolicy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock – AdaptationSection 12.3.7.7 Infill
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for alterations to a previously approved residential development at The Flags, Dalkey Avenue, Dalkey. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed modifications, specifically the scale and bulk of the external terraces and elevations, were deemed to have a detrimental impact on the visual character of the area and the residential privacy of neighboring homes. Additionally, the authority noted significant inconsistencies between the public no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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