Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment due to its excessive scale and design, which is out of character with the 'chalet style' streetscape, and its failure to provide adequate private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The size, scale, and design of the extension would be visually obtrusive and out of character with the established 'chalet style' dwellings in the streetscape.
- The proposal results in a rear garden area that falls below the minimum open space standards required by the County Development Plan, indicating overdevelopment of the site.
- The development would negatively impact residential amenity, set an undesirable precedent for the area, and depreciate the value of surrounding properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed alterations and an extension to an existing dwelling at 8 Glen Close, The Park, Cabinteely. The local authority refused permission primarily because the development's scale and design were considered incompatible with the area's specific 'chalet style' character. Furthermore, the project failed to meet mandatory private open space requirements, leading the Planning Authority to conclude that the proposal represented overdevelopment that would be injurious to lo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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