Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension was refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and massing on a corner site, which was deemed incongruous with the existing dwelling and the surrounding streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's design, scale, and massing are overly bulky and out-of-character with the existing dwelling and the established pattern of development in Rosary Gardens West.
- The development would appear overly dominant and incongruous, seriously detracting from the architectural character, context, and visual amenities of the streetscape.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific County Development Plan policies regarding extensions to dwellings and the protection of nineteenth and twentieth-century buildings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (i)Policy AR8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey extension at 8 Rosary Gardens West, a corner site in Dun Laoghaire. The local authority refused the application because the development's scale and massing were considered excessive and poorly integrated with the existing house and neighboring properties. It was determined that the extension would negatively impact the visual amenities and architectural character of the area, failing to meet the standards set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Count...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.