Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rear extension's excessive massing and scale would result in an overbearing appearance, negatively impacting the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The overall massing, design, and scale of the rear extension would create an overbearing appearance that adversely impacts the residential amenity of adjacent properties.
- The development would detract from the existing visual and residential character of the area and potentially depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
- The proposal is contrary to the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 regarding extensions to dwellings and would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the widening of a structure at 4 Aubrey Park, Shankill, Dublin 18. The planning authority refused the proposal due to the excessive massing and scale of the rear extension element, which was deemed to have an overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenities. The decision noted that the development would be contrary to Section 8.2.3.4 of the County Development Plan, would negatively affect the visual character of the area, and would establish an undesi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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