Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed first-floor extension is an appropriate adaptation of an existing dwelling that respects the evolving character of the streetscape and does not significantly injure the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is an appropriate adaptation of the site that provides increased residential floor space without being unduly dominant or incongruous in the streetscape.
- The extension will not result in significant overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts on adjacent properties (No. 5 and No. 9) as it remains within the existing footprint.
- The project is consistent with the objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding the retrofitting and extension of existing dwellings in established residential areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Zoning Objective - ResidentialPolicy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO44Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2.4
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal by Fiona and Oliver Stephens against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a 110 sq.m. first-floor extension to a bungalow at 7 Yellow Walls Road, Malahide. The Planning Authority's refusal was based on concerns regarding visual dominance and injury to neighboring amenities. The Inspector's assessment, however, found that the road does not possess a uniform architectural style and is undergoing incremental intensification, notably ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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