Core Refusal Reason
The proposed backland development is refused due to excessive scale, massing, and height, which would result in overbearing impacts, overlooking of adjacent properties, and inadequate private amenity space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and massing of the proposed dormer dwellings in a backland location would appear overly prominent and overbearing relative to adjacent boundaries and dwellings.
- The proposed layout and dormer windows would result in significant overlooking of properties to the north and south, while failing to provide sufficient rear private amenity space.
- The development would seriously injure residential and visual amenities, depreciate property values in the vicinity, and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for alterations and the construction of two-storey dormer dwellings in a backland setting at 'Gortevan', Barnhill Road, Dalkey. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because its excessive bulk, scale, and proximity to boundaries would create an overbearing impact on neighboring residents. Furthermore, the design was found to cause overlooking and provide substandard private open space, leading to the conclusion that it would negatively affect the ch...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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