Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey rear extension was refused due to its excessive scale, poor design, and visual prominence, which would result in overlooking and a significant negative impact on the residential amenity and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The size, design, and visual prominence of the two-storey extension would be visually obtrusive and out of keeping with the established character of the area.
- The development would lead to an unacceptable level of overlooking of dwellings to the rear, seriously injuring the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity and fails to comply with Objective DMS28 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective DMS28
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear and a single-storey extension to the side of an existing dwelling at 16 Herbert Road, Blanchardstown. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the two-storey component was excessively large and poorly designed, creating a visually dominant structure that would overlook adjacent properties. Consequently, the development was found to be in conflict with the 'RS' residential zoning objective and sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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