Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant inaccuracies in the submitted documentation, poor architectural design that would negatively impact residential amenities, and unresolved technical issues regarding an existing public sewer on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted drawings are contradictory and inaccurate, showing a two-story dwelling on floor plans versus a single-story dwelling on elevations, rendering the nature of the proposal unclear.
- The design, characterized by a large blank façade and extensive flat roof, lacks sufficient daylight impact data and would be injurious to the amenities and value of adjoining properties.
- The development fails to demonstrate adequate separation from or a formal agreement to divert an existing 225mm gravity sewer traversing the site, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of an end-of-terrace bungalow and the conversion of an existing structure at 18 Meakstown Cottages, Dubber Cross, Dublin 11. The local authority refused the application because the submitted plans were inconsistent regarding the building's height and scale. Additionally, the design was considered poor and contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 due to its visual impact and potential overshadowing of neighbors. Finally, the presence of a pub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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