Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor side extension was refused due to its excessive scale and bulk, which would create a visually obtrusive 'terracing effect' and negatively impact the character of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and bulk of the extension would be visually obtrusive when viewed from the streetscape.
- The development would contribute to a 'terracing effect', causing serious injury to the visual amenities and character of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and contravene the standards set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (i)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a first-floor side extension at 13 Atkinson Drive, Belmont, Stepaside. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development's design would appear overly dominant and result in a 'terracing effect' that detracts from the established streetscape character. The decision noted that the proposal failed to comply with Section 8.2.3.4 (i) of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and would set a negative precedent for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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