Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessively dominant, visually obtrusive, and out of character with the existing cottage and streetscape, setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale and height would project above the existing roofline, making it visually obtrusive and out of character with the single-storey cottage and surrounding terrace.
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of adjoining properties and fails to protect the existing residential character of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively degrade the visual amenity and proper planning of Sherlock Terrace.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a 31sqm first-floor flat roof extension to the rear of a single-storey cottage at 14 Sherlock Terrace, Skerries. The local authority refused permission primarily because the extension's height and design would exceed the existing roof ridge, making it visible from the public road and dominant within its context. The decision noted that the proposal was insensitive to the cottage's form, would negatively impact the privacy and visual amenities of neighbors, and would estab...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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