Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension is considered an incongruous and visually obtrusive addition to the terrace and streetscape that would negatively impact visual amenity and set an undesirable precedent contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension would alter the appearance of the dwelling to an extent that it would be out of character with the immediately adjoining terrace and the established streetscape.
- The proposal fails to respect the scale, elevation proportion, and architectural form of the building as required by the Development Plan guidance for domestic extensions.
- No similar first-floor front extensions were identified in the immediate vicinity, and granting permission would establish a negative precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.2.2.3Section 16.10.12Appendix 17Zoning Objective Z1Paragraph 17.3Paragraph 17.4Paragraph 17.6
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to refuse permission for a first-floor extension to the front of 32 Shanvarna Road, Santry. The development site is a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling located in a Z1 residential zone. A previous grant (Reg Ref 3766/19) specifically conditioned the removal of this first-floor element to protect visual amenity. The Inspector assessed the proposal against the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, noting that while...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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