Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, by reason of its excessive design, built form, and proximity to site boundaries, would constitute an overly visually dominant and overbearing feature that would seriously injure the residential and visual amenities of the surrounding area and fail to respect the established streetscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and ridge height of the proposed first-floor extension would be visually obtrusive and discordant with the established building heights along Yellow Walls Road, especially given the site's elevated topography.
- The development would result in significant overbearing impacts and a loss of residential privacy for adjoining properties due to the depth of the first-floor projection and inadequate lateral separation distances.
- The proposal represents overdevelopment of the site and fails to provide a sensitively designed extension that protects the character and amenity of the existing suburban environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM45Objective PM46Objective DMS28Objective DMS29Objective DMS41Objective DMS42Objective DMS44Objective MT10Section 12.10RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This case involves a First Party appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a substantial extension and renovation of a detached bungalow at No. 24 Yellow Walls Road, Malahide. The site is characterized by its steep rise from the public road, placing the dwelling at an elevated position. The applicant proposed extending the dwelling to the north, south, and east, adding a new first floor, a new vehicular entrance, and a 71sqm detached 'hobby room/shed' in the rear garden. The Inspecto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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