RefusedDecided 25 May 2020Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

D20A/0089: Permission is sought for the demolition of existing two storey dwelling (118 sqm) plus attached garage (15 sqm) and the construction of a new two storey over basement dwelling (261 sqm) with ground floor / entrance level roof terrace to rear (19.5 sqm) and all associated site works and landscaping including new entrance gate and piers.

4, Cunningham Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided25 May 2020
Application typePermission
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Demolition of existing habitable dwelling in structurally sound condition contrary to council policy to retain buildings contributing to streetscape character.

CDP 2016-2022 Policy AR5; Section 8.2.3.4(xiv)
proposal to demolish the existing habitable dwelling which appears to be in a structurally sound condition would be contrary to Policies AR5 and Section 8.2.3.4 (xiv)...
Visual Amenity

Proposed development visually obtrusive, incongruous and overly dominant due to modern design, bulk at first floor, scale, massing and finishes, out of character with area.

CDP 2016-2022
modern design, bulk in particular at first floor level, scale, massing and finishes... visually obtrusive, incongruous, and overly dominant... out of character with the adjacent development in the area and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area

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