Core Refusal Reason
The development significantly breaks the established building line and is incongruous with the character of the terrace by reason of its scale and bulk, thereby contravening Policy SPQHP41 and Objective SPQHO45 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is at odds with the architectural form of the terrace and neighboring properties which feature pillared porches and red brick facades.
- The 1.8m projection from the building line results in overbearance and visual intrusion on residential amenity.
- Proposed changes to the materiality (brick finish) do not sufficiently mitigate the negative impacts of the extension's excessive scale and massing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.5Section 3.5.13.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2.1
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to the retention of a 7sq.m single-storey, full-width front extension and permission for a new brick finish at 79 Park Drive Avenue, Castleknock. The subject site is a mid-terrace dwelling zoned 'RS' (Residential). The extension was previously refused and ordered for omission in a prior application (FW22A/0314) but was constructed regardless. The Inspector found that the extension's flat-roofed, full-width design significantly disrupts the uniform building line of the estate....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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