WEB1883/21

Internal adjustments to existing building; 1no. new window to front elevation at ground floor; 1no. new window to east elevation at first floor; adjustment to 1no. existing first floor window; 1no. new flush glaze rooflight to existing slate roof; first floor flat roofed extension to rear to provide 1no. new bedroom over existing kitchen, complete with recessed window to west, extensive green roof over, roof light (maintenance access to roof) and sufficient parapet line for clean connection, with flashing, to existing pitched slate roof; complete with associated siteworks and drainage, connecting to existing combined sewer.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension would result in unacceptable overlooking of the neighboring property's private amenity space due to its proximity to the shared boundary and the restricted nature of the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extension's location on the shared boundary with 80 Beechwood Avenue Lower would lead to unacceptable overlooking of that property's private amenity space.
  • The development is contrary to Section 16.10.12 of the Development Plan as it fails to protect the residential amenities of neighboring occupants.
  • The proposal would seriously injure the amenities of property in the vicinity and fails to meet the standards for proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

16.10.12

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved internal adjustments and the installation of a new window at Elmgrove Cottage, a property located to the rear of 76 Beechwood Avenue Lower, Dublin 6. Dublin City Council refused the application because the proposed extension, built up to the shared boundary on a restricted site, would cause significant overlooking of the private amenity space at 80 Beechwood Avenue Lower. This impact was deemed contrary to the Development Plan's requirements for protecting residential ameni...
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