Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey side extension is visually obtrusive and out of character with the existing dwelling and the established streetscape of South Park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and location of the extension are visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the established pattern of development in the South Park area.
- The development would seriously detract from the character, context, and setting of the existing dwelling and the visual amenities of the streetscape.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and would set a poor precedent for similar unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (i) (Extensions to Dwellings)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey side extension at No. 3 South Park, Foxrock, Dublin 18. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the extension's scale and design were visually obtrusive and incompatible with the character of the existing house and the surrounding streetscape. It was determined that the development would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and fail to meet the specific criteria for extensions in built-up areas as set out in th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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