Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive scale, mass, and bulk, which failed to be subordinate to the original dwelling and would negatively impact residential amenity through overshadowing and visual obtrusiveness.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is excessive in terms of mass, scale, and depth, failing to remain subordinate to the main dwelling or sympathetic to the established setting.
- The development would negatively impact adjoining residential amenities through overshadowing, overbearance, and visual obtrusiveness.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of existing extensions and the construction of new additions at 44 Dublin Road, Sutton. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the new structures were deemed excessive in scale, bulk, and depth, particularly regarding the roof profile and internal courtyard design. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually obtrusive, cause overshadowing to neighbors, and contravene Objective PM46 of the Finga...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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