Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and inappropriate design, which would result in an overbearing visual impact and fail to integrate with the existing dwelling or the surrounding character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height, size, and scale are considered excessive, resulting in an overbearing and visually intrusive form that fails to respect the character of the area.
- The design fails to appropriately integrate with the existing dwelling, representing a poor architectural response to the site context.
- The proposal contravenes specific residential extension policies and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, thereby detracting from the visual amenity of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed an extension to the front of an existing dwelling at 5 Seapoint, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission primarily because the scale and design of the proposal were deemed excessive and poorly integrated with the original structure. The decision maker concluded that the development would be visually intrusive and overbearing, failing to respect the established character of the neighborhood and directly contravening the Fingal Development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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