Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rear dormer structures are visually overbearing, cause unacceptable overlooking, and fail to protect residential amenity in accordance with the Fingal Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rear dormer structures are unduly dominant on the roof slope and would be visually overbearing when viewed from neighboring private amenity spaces.
- The excessive glazing and Juliet balcony would create an unacceptable degree of third-level overlooking into adjoining properties.
- The development fails to integrate with the rearward setting and is contrary to the RS Zoning Objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 14.10.2.4Objective SPQHO45RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey rear extension at 35 The Walk, Robswall, Malahide. However, the planning authority refused the application primarily due to the impact of proposed rear dormer structures, which were deemed visually dominant and overbearing. The inclusion of a Juliet balcony and significant glazing was found to cause injurious overlooking of neighboring properties, leading to a conflict with Policy 14.10.2.4 and Objective SPQHO45 of the Fingal Development Plan 20...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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