Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion and front dormer are considered excessively large and visually dominant, conflicting with the 'G' zoning objective for high amenity areas and specific development plan standards for rural extensions and roof alterations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed front dormer is excessively large, bulky, and visually dominant, negatively impacting the existing roofscape and the character of the high amenity 'G' zoning area.
- The development contravenes specific Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 standards regarding rural extensions and roof alterations.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the visual amenity and proper planning of the Glencullen area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.10.5Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an attic conversion featuring a front dormer at 2 Red House Road, Glencullen, a location zoned 'G' to protect high amenity areas. The local authority refused the application because the scale and form of the dormer were deemed overbearing and visually intrusive within the roofscape. The decision noted that the project failed to meet development plan requirements for rural extensions and roof alterations, potentially setting a negative precedent for the surround...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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