Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's inappropriate scale, mass, and prominent southern positioning are overbearing, visually intrusive, and fail to integrate with the existing dwelling or respect the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale and massing are inappropriate and would result in an overbearing, visually intrusive impact on the existing dwelling.
- The development fails to respect the rural character of the surrounding area or integrate effectively with the original structure.
- The proposal contravenes specific residential extension policies (SPQHP41 and SPQHO45) of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a 21m² shed and the construction of an extension at Moortown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The application was refused because the scale and prominent southern positioning of the extension were deemed overbearing and visually intrusive. The planning authority concluded that the design fails to integrate with the existing house or respect the rural landscape, thereby contravening the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and detracting from the visual amenity of the ar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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