Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension would negatively impact neighboring residential amenities through overbearing scale, overshadowing, and loss of privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, length, and boundary positioning of the rear two-storey extension would result in significant overbearing, visual intrusion, and overshadowing of the adjacent property's garden.
- The proposed first-floor side window would cause unacceptable overlooking and a loss of privacy for the adjoining dwelling to the west.
- The development would depreciate property values in the vicinity and set an undesirable precedent, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey rear and side extension at 36 Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock. The local authority refused the application because the scale and proximity of the rear extension to the eastern boundary were deemed to have a detrimental impact on the neighboring property's amenity space. Furthermore, the inclusion of a side-facing bedroom window raised significant privacy concerns, leading to the conclusion that the development would be visually intrusive and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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