Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage extension is refused as its design, height, and orientation would create an incongruous and overly dominant feature that fails to integrate with the existing structures, thereby injuring the visual amenities of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension lacks architectural integration with the existing hipped-roof garage and sits forward of the established building line, making it unnecessarily prominent.
- The 5.55m height of the structure is considered excessive and is intended for internal aesthetic effect rather than functional floor area, failing the principle of subservience to the main dwelling.
- While the proposal does not negatively impact the residential amenity of neighbors regarding overshadowing or overlooking, its impact on the visual amenity of the area is unacceptable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023RS Zoning ObjectiveObjective PM46Objective ED108Objective DMS42Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal for a part single/part two-storey home office and art studio extension (33.2 sq.m) to an existing double garage at Parkmore House, a detached corner property in Castleknock. The site is zoned 'RS' for residential development. The Inspector examined the proposal against Fingal County Development Plan objectives which support home-based economic activity but require sensitively designed extensions. Although the applicant argued the design was a sympathetic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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