Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension, by virtue of its significant bulk, scale, and height, would present as an unsympathetic and dominant addition that fails to integrate with the host dwelling and would be visually overbearing for adjacent residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The bulk, scale, and fenestration pattern of the two-storey element fail to harmoniously integrate with the architectural character and form of the existing semi-detached dwelling.
- The development would result in an unacceptably detrimental impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties (Nos. 58 and 60) through overbearance and over-dominance when viewed from private amenity spaces.
- The proposal fails to comply with the 'RS Residential' zoning objective and specific development management standards for extensions set out in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 14.10.2.4Objective SPQH045Policy SPQH41Section 14.6.6.4Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.3Objective DAO11Objective DMSO212Objective GINHO58
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension at 59 Saint Lawrence O'Toole Avenue, Portmarnock. The site is a typical semi-detached suburban dwelling within an area zoned for residential protection. The Planning Authority originally refused permission due to the 'bulky design' and 'flat roof at upper floor level' being visually overbearing. During the appeal, the applicant submitted a revised design featuring a hipped roof and reduced eaves height to improve ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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