Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would cause undue overlooking and lacks sufficient separation distances, thereby failing to protect residential amenity as required by the Fingal Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor bedroom at the rear would result in unacceptable overlooking of adjoining properties, negatively impacting their residential amenity.
- The development fails to maintain adequate separation distances between windows, making it contrary to the spirit of Objective DMS28 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposed mitigation of using obscure glazing is considered detrimental to the residential amenity of both the subject dwelling's occupants and the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSObjective DMS28
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for alterations to a semi-detached bungalow at 98 Lohunda Downs, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed first-floor extension would lead to significant overlooking of neighboring properties. The planning authority determined that the proposal lacked the necessary separation distances required under the 'RS' zoning objective and Objective DMS28 of the Fingal Development Plan. Additionally, the council foun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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