Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and depth, which fail to remain subordinate to the original dwelling and would negatively impact residential amenity and the visual character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's excessive scale, bulk, and massing are not subordinate to the main dwelling and fail to respect the specific constraints of the mid-terrace location.
- The proposal would result in significant injury to surrounding residential amenity through overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing physical presence.
- The extension would be visually dominant and obtrusive in the rear setting, representing a disjointed design that contravenes Fingal Development Plan objectives for sensitive residential extensions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the renovation and extension of a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling at No 12 Burrow Road, Sutton, Dublin 13. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the extension's excessive depth at both ground and first-floor levels was deemed disproportionate to the original house. It was concluded that the development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overshadowing and overlooking, while also appearing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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