Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed rear extension's excessive length and height along the northern boundary would cause a significant overbearing impact on the adjoining residential property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 18-metre length and 3-metre height of the extension along the northern boundary would result in a significant overbearing impact on the neighboring property at No. 13 Hayestown.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective PM46 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, which requires extensions to be sensitively designed without negatively impacting adjoining properties.
- Granting permission for a development of this scale and proximity to a boundary would set an undesirable precedent for similar harmful developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for alterations to the front facade and a substantial rear single-storey extension at 12 Hayestown, Rush, Co. Dublin. While some elements were acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the rear extension due to its 18-metre projection along the northern site boundary. It was determined that the scale and positioning would cause an unacceptable overbearing impact on the neighboring dwelling, thereby failing to comply with the 'RS' zoning objective and Objective PM...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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