Core Refusal Reason
Significant overlooking and negative impact on residential amenities due to inadequate separation distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed alterations would result in significant levels of overlooking of adjacent properties due to insufficient separation distances.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity of the Woodside Development.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the character and amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed alterations to an existing dwelling at 19 Woodside, Windgate Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the proposed design, specifically regarding separation distances, would lead to unacceptable levels of overlooking. It was determined that the development would negatively impact the residential amenity and property values within the Woodside Development and would establish a harmful precedent for future development in the area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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