Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive height, bulk, and massing, which would result in an overbearing impact on neighboring properties and visual disharmony with the existing streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, bulk, and massing of the proposal would create an overbearing appearance and lead to a loss of residential amenity for adjacent dwellings.
- The development is visually disharmonious with the established streetscape and adjoining properties, failing to comply with specific County Development Plan standards for roof and attic alterations.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the local and wider County area, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of the existing roof and ceiling structure at Nadara, 52 Kilgobbin Heights, Dublin 18, to facilitate significant alterations. The local authority refused the application primarily because the scale and design of the new roof were deemed excessive, threatening the residential amenity of neighboring occupiers through an overbearing presence. Additionally, the project was found to be inconsistent with the character of the surrounding street...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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