Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is overbearing, causes overshadowing, provides insufficient private amenity space, and contravenes the residential zoning objective and Objective PM44 of the Fingal County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and length of the extension along the eastern boundary would be overbearing and result in overshadowing to adjoining properties.
- The proposal would result in insufficient usable private amenity space for the existing dwelling and would depreciate the value of neighboring properties.
- The development materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective to protect residential amenity and sets an inappropriate precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM44RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a ground floor extension and a bedroom extension at 13 The Close, Hunters Run, Clonee. Fingal County Council refused the application because the layout and scale of the development would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overshadowing and an overbearing physical presence. Furthermore, the reduction in private open space for the primary dwelling and the contravention of the 'RS' zoning objective and Objective PM44 were...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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