Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually obtrusive and overbearing to neighboring rear gardens due to its height, design, and proximity to site boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout, height, and design of the proposal result in a structure that is visually obtrusive and incongruous within its context.
- The proximity of the development to site boundaries creates an overbearing impact on the rear gardens of adjacent properties.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific standards for rear extensions set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 part (ii)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought modifications to a previously permitted development at 52 Ballinteer Park, Dublin 16. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority because the height and design, combined with its close proximity to site boundaries, were deemed to have a negative impact on the residential amenity of surrounding properties. Specifically, the development was found to be overbearing and visually obtrusive when viewed from neighboring rear gardens, representing a breach of Section 12.3....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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