4359/24

PERMISSION to demolish existing garage and rear extension, and construct proposed front porch, a two story extension to side of existing house, and construct new single story extension to rear of house, including ancillary site works, at No.6 Balbutcher Way, Ballymun, Dublin 11, Co Dublin, D11R634

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to insufficient drainage information, potential terracing effects contrary to development standards, and the excessive depth of the first-floor extension impacting residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application failed to provide necessary drainage information and surface water management drawings to ensure the development can be adequately serviced.
  • The proposed two-storey side extension built to the boundary risks creating a terracing effect, violating visual standards for side extensions set out in the Development Plan.
  • The excessive depth of the first-floor rear extension would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the neighboring property at No. 7 Balbutcher Way.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 1.3 Extension to Side, Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-28

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a two-storey side extension at 6 Balbutcher Way, Dublin 11. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on three primary grounds: the total absence of drainage and surface water management details, the risk of a 'terracing effect' due to the extension's proximity to the side boundary, and the excessive depth of the first-floor rear element which was deemed harmful to the residential amenity of the adjacent dwelling. The applicant was advised to reduce the exte...
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