Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and massing, poor integration with the existing dwelling, and negative impacts on neighboring residential amenities through overlooking and visual intrusion.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale and massing are visually discordant and overbearing, failing to integrate with the existing streetscape or dwelling character.
- The internal design lacks sufficient connectivity and integration with the original house at the first floor and attic levels.
- The development would negatively impact the privacy and amenities of the adjacent property to the east due to overlooking and visual intrusion.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveSection 14.10.2.2Section 14.6.6.4Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey side extension at 6 Curragh Hall Crescent, Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused the development as the scale and massing were deemed unsympathetic to the established character of the area and the existing dwelling. Furthermore, the proposal failed to demonstrate adequate internal integration and was found to cause significant injury to the residential amenities of the neighboring property to the east through overlooking and vis...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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