Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extensions were refused due to excessive scale and massing, which would result in a visually overbearing appearance and negative impacts on residential amenity through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would appear visually overbearing and incongruous from the public realm, failing to respect the character of the existing dwelling and its immediate vicinity.
- The proposed dormer extensions would lead to both actual and perceived overlooking of the adjoining residential property to the south.
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposal contravene specific County Development Plan standards for dwelling extensions and are injurious to local visual and residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (i)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the development of dormer extensions at 6 Highfield Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The local authority refused permission because the proposed structures were deemed out of character with the surrounding area and visually dominant when viewed from public spaces. Furthermore, the design was found to negatively impact the privacy of the neighboring property to the south and failed to comply with Section 8.2.3.4 (i) of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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