Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and design, which would result in a visually intrusive and overbearing impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and design of the extension, combined with inadequate separation distances, would create a visually intrusive and overbearing presence for adjacent residents.
- The development fails to protect the residential amenity of the area and would negatively impact the private open space and habitable windows of neighboring properties.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and specific policies (SPQHP41, SPQHO45) of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, making it contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveSection 14.10.2Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing front porch and the construction of ground and first-floor extensions at 17 Balbriggan Road, Skerries. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because its scale and configuration would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overbearing and visual intrusion. The decision noted that the development failed to adhere to the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 standards regarding resid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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