Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive height, scale, and massing would result in an overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and mass of the structure would create a visually dominant feature that is inappropriate for its local context.
- The development would have an overbearing impact on neighboring properties, negatively affecting their residential amenity.
- The proposal would cause significant overshadowing of adjacent sites, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the demolition of an existing detached domestic garage and the construction of a new structure at Bayview, Old Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to its excessive scale and height. It was determined that the development would be visually dominant, cause significant overshadowing, and exert an overbearing influence on neighboring residences, thereby injuring the amenities of the area and failing to comply with the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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