Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive scale, bulk, and massing that would negatively impact residential amenity and the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's excessive scale, glazing, and balconies are not subordinate to the main dwelling, leading to overlooking, overshadowing, and visual dominance.
- The proposed dormer structure is overly dominant and fails to integrate with the existing roofscape or protect the privacy of adjacent properties.
- The works fail to positively enhance the Malahide Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area and conflict with the residential zoning objective to protect amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46Objective DMS41Objective DMS157RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of a conservatory and the construction of significant extensions at 18 The Rise, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the scale and massing of the new structures, including a large dormer and upper-floor balconies, were deemed non-subordinate and injurious to the residential amenity of neighbors through overlooking and overbearance. Additionally, the design was considered inappropriate for its conte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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