Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves building on land zoned for public open space and would cause unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development encroaches on land zoned for public open space where residential use is not permitted, resulting in a material contravention of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The loss of public open space would negatively impact local recreational amenities and set an inappropriate precedent for similar future developments.
- The proposed design would result in the overlooking of adjoining properties, adversely affecting residential amenity and depreciating property values in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46Objective DMS28Open Space zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension at 2 Brookhaven Drive, Corduff. Fingal County Council refused permission because the side extension would be situated on land designated as public open space, directly contradicting the site's zoning objectives. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would lead to overlooking of adjacent homes, violating privacy standards and failing to comply with the proper planning and sustaina...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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