Core Refusal Reason
Negative overbearing and overlooking impacts on adjacent residential properties due to excessive height, proximity, and inappropriate window orientation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed height and proximity to the northern boundary would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact on the adjoining dwelling and its private open space.
- The orientation of the proposed dormer box windows would cause direct overlooking of the private open space of the dwelling located to the south.
- The lack of adequate boundary treatments, combined with the scale of the development, fails to protect the residential amenity of neighboring properties and contravenes the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for extensions to the east and west elevations of an existing dwelling at Railway Cottage, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties to the north and south. Specifically, the height and proximity of the extensions were deemed overbearing, while the dormer window design facilitated overlooking. Due to these factors and a lack of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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