Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey infill dwelling was refused due to excessive massing and proximity to boundaries, which would result in significant overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenities while appearing visually discordant in the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's massing and proximity to site boundaries would adversely impact adjacent residential amenities through overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing appearance.
- The design is visually discordant within the existing streetscape and fails to comply with the specific criteria for infill development set out in the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (vii) Infill
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling at 9 Convent Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application primarily because the scale, massing, and positioning of the house would negatively affect the privacy and light of neighboring properties. The planning authority determined that the design was visually incompatible with the character of the streetscape and failed to meet the standards for infill housing as defined in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Develo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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