Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inaccuracies in the submitted plans compared to the 'as constructed' works, resulting in adverse impacts on residential amenity and potential overdevelopment of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted plans contain significant inaccuracies relative to the 'as constructed' development, making it impossible for the Planning Authority to confirm that the works do not negatively impact neighboring residential amenities.
- The design of the rear extension, first-floor roof terrace, and garden room with canopy results in unacceptable overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing appearance for adjacent properties.
- The application fails to provide accurate details regarding the quality and quantity of remaining private open space, leading to a conclusion of overdevelopment that contravenes the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Section 12.3.7.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a rear extension and a garden room at 50 Richmond Park, Monkstown. The Planning Authority refused permission because the application documents did not accurately represent the development as built. The structures, specifically the first-floor roof terrace and garden room, were found to cause significant injury to the residential amenities of neighboring sites through overlooking and overshadowing. Additionally, the lack of clarity regarding the remaining private open space ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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