Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's design, height, and proximity would result in poor integration, visual obtrusiveness, and unacceptable overlooking, contravening residential zoning objectives and harming local amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and height of the extension fail to integrate with the existing dwelling and the established character of the area, appearing visually obtrusive from public and private viewpoints.
- The proximity and scale of the development would lead to unacceptable overlooking of adjacent properties, negatively impacting their residential amenity.
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and specific planning objectives intended to protect and improve residential environments and property values.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS28Objective PM46RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the conversion of a garage into a playroom with a first-floor extension above at 13 Talbot Downs, Castleknock. Fingal County Council refused permission on the grounds that the development's scale and design were incompatible with the existing site context and would cause significant visual impact and overlooking. The decision noted that the proposal failed to meet the standards set out in Objectives DMS28 and PM46 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023, ultimat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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