Core Refusal Reason
The proposed omission of the 1.5-metre depth reduction would result in an overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of the neighboring property due to inappropriate scale and mass.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and mass of the extension are considered inappropriate and would result in an overbearing impact on the adjoining property to the north.
- The proposal would cause significant overshadowing, seriously injuring the residential amenities of the property in the vicinity.
- The application seeks to materially contravene a condition attached to an existing planning permission (Reg. Ref: F24A/0534).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought to revise condition no.2(c) of a previous permission at 9 Neptune Terrace, Skerries, in order to maintain the original depth of a ground floor rear extension rather than reducing it by 1.5 metres. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the increased scale would negatively impact the neighboring property to the north through overshadowing and an overbearing presence. The decision noted that the proposal would materially contravene a previous planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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