Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenity and insufficient technical details regarding surface water drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's excessive depth and height would create an overbearing impact on the residential amenity of the immediate neighbor to the south.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RES' land use zoning objective and fails to adhere to the South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2010).
- Inadequate information was provided regarding surface water drainage, leading to concerns that the development could be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES Zoning ObjectiveHouse Extension Design Guide (2010)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of existing rear sheds and a sunroom to facilitate the construction of a single-storey extension at 32 Butterfield Close Extension, Dublin 14. South Dublin County Council refused permission on the grounds that the extension's scale and positioning would negatively affect the amenity of the adjacent property. Furthermore, the application lacked sufficient detail on surface water management, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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