Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, including rear extensions and a dormer, was refused due to excessive bulk, scale, and mass, which would adversely impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties and the visual character of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The cumulative impact of the proposed rear extensions and dormer is considered excessive in terms of bulk, scale, and mass, leading to a significant adverse impact on the residential amenities of adjacent sites.
- The design and scale of the first-floor and dormer elements are deemed to have a negative visual impact on the established built form and streetscape of Pearse Avenue.
- The development fails to comply with specific County Development Plan standards for extensions in built-up areas and contradicts Policy Objective PHP20, which seeks to protect existing residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1 (ii)Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)Section 4.3.1.3 Policy Objective PHP20
Decision Document Summary
The application at 299 Pearse Avenue, Sallynoggin, sought retention for the removal of a chimney structure alongside proposed extensions. The Planning Authority refused the application because the scale and massing of the rear extensions and dormer were deemed excessive for the site's context. The decision highlights that the works would negatively affect the privacy and amenity of neighboring residents and detract from the visual character of the streetscape, thereby failing to meet the require...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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