Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to overlooking concerns, negative impacts on residential amenity, and its visually dominant nature at the roof level.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in overlooking of neighbouring properties due to insufficient separation distances, negatively impacting residential amenity.
- The attic conversion would create a visually dominant feature at the roof level, resulting in a negative visual impact on the subject dwelling and location.
- The proposal contravenes the specific standards for dwelling extensions set out in Section 8.2.3.4(i) of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(i)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed an attic space conversion at 5 Rockville Woods, Glenamuck Road, Dublin 18. The local authority refused permission because the design would lead to overlooking of adjacent properties and create a visually intrusive element on the roofline. Consequently, the development was deemed to negatively affect residential amenity and fail to comply with the specific standards for dwelling extensions as defined in the County Development Plan, making it contrary to the proper plannin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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