Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered excessive in scale and height, resulting in a visually dominant structure that fails to comply with specific development plan standards for residential extensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and positioning of the extension along the rear and side boundaries are deemed excessive and visually dominant.
- The development fails to meet the requirements of Section 12.3.7.1 of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding residential extensions.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey extension to the side and rear of an existing dwelling at 8 Suttonfield Stables, Kilternan. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development's physical massing and location along property boundaries would be visually overbearing. It was determined that the project does not align with the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Section 12.3.7.1, and would establish a negative precede...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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