Core Refusal Reason
The extension's design and scale are overbearing and visually incongruous, negatively impacting the residential and visual amenity of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and location of the extension result in a structure that is visually incongruous within its context.
- The development has a significant overbearing impact when viewed from neighboring residential properties.
- The proposal is contrary to the specific standards for dwelling extensions outlined in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016 – 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(i)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an unauthorised extension at 17 Mount Albion, Churchtown, Dublin 14. The Planning Authority refused the application because the scale and positioning of the development were deemed to detract significantly from the residential and visual amenities of the area. Specifically, the structure was found to be overbearing and out of character with the surrounding environment, failing to meet the requirements of Section 8.2.3.4(i) of the County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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