Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered an overbearing and dominant form that would cause excessive overshadowing and negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties, contrary to the Z1 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's length, height, and siting along the shared boundary would create a visually overbearing and dominant impact on adjacent properties.
- The proposal would result in excessive overshadowing of the adjoining property and garden to the east and fails to remain subordinate to the main dwelling.
- The development is out of character with the local pattern of development and would set an undesirable precedent, thereby contravening the Z1 zoning objective to protect residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1Section 16.10.12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a single-storey porch extension to the front of a terraced dwelling at 283 Bannow Road, Cabra. Dublin City Council refused permission because the development, situated on a narrow site, was deemed to be an overbearing and dominant structure that would significantly injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overshadowing. The planning authority concluded that the design was not subordinate to the original house and would set an undesirable precedent ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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