Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey side extension was refused due to its excessive scale and design, which would negatively impact residential amenity and the character of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would negatively impact adjoining residential amenity through overlooking, overshadowing, and overbearance.
- The proposal is out of character with the established pattern of development and would appear visually incongruous within the streetscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveSection 16.10.12
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for a two-storey side extension at 140 Corrib Road, Terenure, Dublin 6w. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because its scale, mass, and design were deemed incompatible with the Z1 zoning objective and Section 16.10.12 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022. The extension was found to be visually incongruous, detrimental to the character of the original dwelling, and likely to cause significant loss of amenity to neighboring properties thr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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