Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site resulting in visual incongruity and loss of residential amenity through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the dormer and garage constitute overdevelopment, appearing visually dominant and incongruous on the rear elevation.
- The development results in direct overlooking of adjoining private amenity spaces, negatively impacting existing residential amenities.
- The proposal materially contravenes specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the RS zoning objective, setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2.5Objective SPQHO45RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention and completion of a dormer amendment and garage development at 2 Cherryfield Court, Hartstown. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a restricted site. The design was deemed visually intrusive and dominant, causing direct overlooking of neighboring properties. Furthermore, the development was found to be in material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the area's residential zoning ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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