Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling's proximity to the existing house (1.2m) would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact, negatively affecting residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 1.2-metre separation distance between the proposed eastern elevation and the existing western elevation is insufficient to protect the residential amenity of the original dwelling.
- The development would result in unacceptable overshadowing and appear excessively overbearing when viewed from the ground floor windows of the existing property.
- The proposal fails to meet the standards for Corner/Side Garden and Infill sites as defined in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2010-2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (v)Section 8.2.3.4 (vii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-story dwelling house located at the side of 1 St Gall Gardens North, Milltown, Dublin 14. The Planning Authority refused the application due to the poor relationship between the proposed structure and the existing house, specifically noting that the 1.2-metre separation distance would negatively impact ground floor windows. The development was deemed to detract from residential amenities through overshadowing and an overbearing presence, thereby failing t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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