Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's scale and massing would result in an overbearing visual impact on neighboring properties and fails to integrate with the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposed extension and dormer would cause an overbearing visual impact on adjacent residential amenities.
- The design fails to integrate satisfactorily with the character of the existing dwelling on the site.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments, cumulatively harming the area's residential amenity and proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BFP1BFP4BFP5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey rear extension and an attic conversion featuring a rear dormer roof at Springwell, Ballymount Road Lower, Dublin 12. While the principle of extending the dwelling was acceptable, South Dublin County Council refused the proposal due to its excessive scale and massing. The development was deemed to have an overbearing impact on neighboring properties, failed to integrate with the original house design, and contravened specific provisions (BFP1...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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