Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rear extensions would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties due to excessive massing and proximity to site boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The overall massing and proximity of the rear first and second floor extensions fail to respect the amenities of adjacent residential units.
- The development does not comply with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 policies regarding existing housing stock adaptation and additional accommodation in built-up areas.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for alterations and additions to an existing two-storey retail building located at No. 69 Glasthule Road, Glasthule. The local authority refused the application because the scale and positioning of the rear extensions were considered overbearing for neighboring residential properties. The decision noted that the development failed to meet specific standards set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish a negative preced...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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