Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is visually overbearing and would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overshadowing and loss of light.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension would be visually overbearing and cause a detrimental impact on adjoining dwellings through loss of daylight and sunlight.
- The 3m depth of the first-floor extension would significantly impact the attached terraced dwelling to the east.
- The development is contrary to the 'RES' zoning objective and would seriously injure the residential character and amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES land-use zoning objectiveSouth Dublin County Development Plan 2016 - 2022
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for an 18.5sq.m first-floor rear extension at 9 Bolbrook Close, Dublin 24. The proposal was refused by South Dublin County Council because the scale and depth of the extension were deemed visually overbearing for neighboring properties. Specifically, the development would result in a significant loss of light and overshadowing for adjacent habitable rooms and amenity spaces, failing to comply with the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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