Core Refusal Reason
The proposed three-story rear extension is considered excessive in height, scale, and massing, leading to an adverse impact on the character of the dwelling and the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, mass, and design of the extension would negatively impact the character of the existing house and the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The development is contrary to Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Z1 zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, depreciate property values in the area, and conflict with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 18Z1 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a ground, first, and second-floor rear extension at 10 Parkview Place, Ringsend, Dublin 4, intended to provide additional living space. Dublin City Council refused permission because the extension's significant scale and massing were deemed incompatible with the existing dwelling and harmful to the amenities of neighboring residents. The decision noted that the proposal failed to meet the standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding alteratio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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