SD22B/0008

(1) a new first floor rear extension; (2) a single storey side extension; (3) removal of main existing pitched roof on dwelling and replacement of same with a mixture pitch and flat roof, placing a 'Velux' window in front, 2 'Velux' window in rear, 5 'Velux' windows in north side of new roof, placing 2 'Velux' windows and 1 dormer structure with obscure window on side south face of new roof; (4) All associated site works.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed first-floor rear extension, attic extension, and roof alterations were refused due to their excessive scale, design, and prominent corner location, which would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the residential amenity and character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, design, and appearance of the first-floor and roof alterations are out of character with the existing dwelling and neighboring properties on a prominent corner site.
  • The proposal would be visually obtrusive on the streetscape and result in a significant adverse visual impact.
  • The development would negatively impact the privacy and amenity of neighboring dwellings, contravening the 'RES' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RES zoning objectiveSouth Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022SDCC House Extension Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at 432A Orwell Park Green, Dublin 6W, involved a first-floor rear extension, a single-storey side extension, and roof alterations. The local authority issued a split decision, granting the ground-floor works but refusing the upper-floor elements. The refusal was based on the prominent corner location of the site, where the proposed scale and design were deemed out of character with the streetscape. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually obtrusive and...
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