Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is of poor design and disproportionate scale, resulting in overbearing impacts on neighbors, poor internal amenity, and overdevelopment of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The disproportionate scale and poor design would be overbearing and out of character with the surrounding residential area.
- The development would negatively impact residential amenities through poor internal natural light levels and inadequate outlook for occupiers.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey side and rear extension to an existing dwelling at 9 Ballygossan Park, Skerries. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the design was disproportionate and would negatively affect the residential amenity of adjoining properties. Furthermore, the authority determined that the extension would provide a poor standard of internal living environment for occupants and would represent an overdevelopment of the site that is i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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