Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale and massing, which would result in an overbearing impact on neighboring properties and a negative visual impact on the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's design, scale, and massing are considered unsympathetic to the existing dwelling and would appear unduly dominant in the local context.
- The development would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and cause significant overbearing effects on the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective SPQH045 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires domestic extensions to be sensitively designed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQH045
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dormer extension to the rear of an existing dwelling at 3 Blakescourt, Coolmine, intended to expand the kitchen and dining areas. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that its excessive scale and massing would be visually intrusive and overbearing for neighboring residents. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically Objective SPQH045, which seeks to ensure that dom...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.