Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rear dormer is refused due to its excessive scale and poor design, which would dominate the property and cause direct overlooking of neighboring private gardens, violating development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer's excessive bulk and scale would dominate the rear elevation and result in direct overlooking of adjacent private amenity spaces.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific standards and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding residential extensions.
- The development would negatively impact existing residential amenities, contravene the RS zoning objective, and set an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2.5Objective SPQHO45RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed an attic conversion to an office/playroom featuring a rear dormer extension at 16 St Josephs Green, Clonsilla. Fingal County Council refused permission because the dormer's design was considered overly dominant and bulky, leading to unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties. The decision noted that the development would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the 'RS' zoning objective, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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