Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site due to excessive scale, poor layout, and inadequate private open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's excessive scale and close proximity to the eastern site boundary constitute overdevelopment of the subject site.
- The private open space provided is of poor quality and inappropriately located to the front of the dwelling.
- The development adversely impacts the visual and residential amenities of both the host dwelling and neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SPQHP41SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for amendments to a previously approved house extension at Mountgorry House, Swords. The planning authority refused the proposal, citing that the scale of the extension and its proximity to the site boundary, coupled with the poor quality of front-facing private open space, represents overdevelopment. The decision concluded that the development conflicts with policies SPQHP41 and SPQHO45 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 and negatively im...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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