Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer is excessive in scale and poorly positioned, leading to overbearing impacts and undue overlooking of the adjacent property's private garden.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The size and location of the dormer on the rear return roof would result in an overbearing appearance and significant overlooking of the private garden at No. 39 Terenure Road North.
- The proposal fails to comply with Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 standards, specifically Appendix 18, which requires dormer extensions to be subordinate in scale and protective of residential amenity.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively impact the character and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Appendix 18, Section 4.0Appendix 18, Section 5.0
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a dormer roof window on a lean-to roof at the rear of 37 Terenure Road North, Dublin 6W. The Planning Authority refused the application because the dormer's scale and positioning would cause undue overlooking and an overbearing impact on the private amenity space of the neighboring property at No. 39. The development was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 guidelines, which mandate that roof alterations must r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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