Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would negatively impact residential amenity through overbearing massing, overlooking, and inadequate private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, massing, and orientation of the extension would result in an overbearing form of development and cause significant overshadowing of the property to the north.
- The proximity to boundaries and the inclusion of windows on the gable elevation would lead to unacceptable overlooking of adjoining residential properties.
- The proposal fails to provide sufficient private amenity space for House 32B, representing an overdevelopment of the site that is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveAppendix 18 Section 1.2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new first-floor extension to the rear of two existing houses at 32A and 32B Windmill Road, Crumlin. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the development's scale and design would seriously injure the residential amenities of the surrounding area. The decision highlighted concerns regarding the overbearing nature of the structure, loss of privacy for neighbors, and the failure to meet minimum standards for private open space, con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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