Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extensions were refused due to excessive scale, height, and projection, which would result in boundary encroachment, overshadowing of neighboring properties, and non-compliance with development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer window and first-floor extensions are of excessive scale, height, and projection, failing to meet the design guidance set out in Section 14.10.2 of the Development Plan.
- The first-floor extension encroaches upon the property boundary and is likely to cause significant overshadowing of windows on the adjacent property.
- The development would contravene Objective SPQHO45 and result in serious injury to the residential amenities of properties in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2Objective SPQHO45Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for an attic conversion and first-floor extensions at 9 Gainsborough Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the scale and height of the proposed additions were excessive and failed to conform to the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. The decision highlighted that the development would encroach on the property boundary and cause overshadowing to neighboring windows, thereby negatively impacting t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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