Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale, inappropriate design, and proximity to boundaries, which would result in a visually dominant structure that negatively impacts the residential and visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and footprint of the development are considered excessive and would create a visually dominant and obtrusive form within the established residential setting.
- The inappropriate roof form and the structure's proximity to site boundaries would adversely affect the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area.
- The proposal is contrary to specific policies regarding extensions in built-up areas and side extensions as defined in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.1(iii)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing flat roof structure and subsequent development at 72 Allen Park Road, Stillorgan, a site located within a characteristically residential area. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the development's scale, footprint, and roof design were inappropriate for the site's context. It was determined that the proposal would be visually obtrusive and fail to comply with Section 12.3.7 of the County Development Plan, thereby re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.
Search for case on ABP