Core Refusal Reason
The proposed roof extension is excessively large and bulky, resulting in a visually dominant structure that contravenes specific County Development Plan standards for attic alterations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed roof extension is considered unduly large, bulky, and visually dominant within the existing roofscape, negatively impacting the residential amenity of the dwelling.
- The development specifically contravenes Section 12.3.7.1 (iv) of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding alterations at roof and attic level.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments and would not align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for changes to the roof profile to facilitate an attic conversion at 12 Fosters Avenue, Mount Merrion. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the extension would be overbearing and visually intrusive within the existing roofscape. The decision noted that the scale of the works violates the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish a negative precedent for the surrounding residential area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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