Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed first-floor side extension was refused due to its visually dominant and incongruous design, which was deemed out of character with the surrounding streetscape and detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the first-floor side extension is considered visually dominant and incongruous within the existing streetscape.
- The proposal is out of character with the receiving environment and would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of neighboring properties.
- The development fails to comply with Section 12.3.7.1 part (iii) of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding extensions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 part (iii)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 32 sqm first-floor side extension and the retention of an existing ground-floor extension at 497 Ballinteer Road, Dublin 16. While the Planning Authority granted retention for the ground-floor works, the first-floor element was refused. The decision maker concluded that the upper-floor extension's design would be overly dominant and inconsistent with the character of the surrounding area, thereby conflicting with specific development plan standards and har...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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