Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion and rear dormer were refused due to excessive massing and visual prominence, which would negatively impact the residential amenity and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and excessive massing of the rear dormer would be visually incongruous and overbearing on the existing roofscape.
- The development's appearance as a third floor would seriously injure the visual and residential amenity of the surrounding area.
- The proposal materially contravenes the RS Residential zoning objective and specific development plan policies, setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential zoning objectiveSection 14.10.2.5Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for an attic conversion for storage purposes, including a full raised side gable, at 10 Luttrellpark Crescent, Dublin 15. The site is located within an area zoned for residential development under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The local authority refused the application because the proposed rear dormer was deemed to have excessive massing and a visually dominant appearance that would negatively impact the character of the roofscape and the amenity of n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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