Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is over-scaled and poorly positioned, resulting in significant overbearing and overshadowing impacts on neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, size, and bulk of the dwelling in close proximity to three site boundaries constitutes an over-scaled development.
- The proposal would adversely impact the residential and visual amenities of adjacent properties through overshadowing and an overbearing appearance.
- The development is contrary to the specific standards for backland development as defined in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016–2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(vi)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a residential development on a backland site located to the rear of Woodley, Dublin Road, Shankill. The application was refused by the local authority primarily due to the excessive scale and massing of the proposed dwelling relative to its constrained site. It was determined that the proximity to northern, southern, and western boundaries would lead to unacceptable overshadowing and a dominant visual presence, failing to meet the criteria for sustainable backl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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