Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, due to its scale, height, and massing on a restricted sloping site, would be visually obtrusive, overbearing, and cause undue overshadowing to neighboring properties, violating residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the proposed extension would be visually obtrusive and overbearing when viewed from adjacent properties to the east and west.
- The development would result in undue overshadowing of the property to the east, failing to protect residential amenity as required by the 'A' land use zoning objective.
- The proposal would set a poor precedent for similar developments and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (i) 'Extensions to Dwellings'
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the refurbishment and substantial extension of an existing dwelling at Koti, Cunningham Road, Dalkey, situated on a sloping and restricted site. The local authority refused permission because the design's height and bulk would be visually dominant and overbearing to neighbors, particularly causing overshadowing to the east. The development was deemed non-compliant with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 regarding extensions in built-up areas, posin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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