Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site due to its excessive scale and massing, which results in a loss of residential amenity and substandard residual private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 42sqm garden room is excessive in scale and massing, failing to remain subordinate to the main dwelling or respect the character of the area.
- The structure results in overdevelopment of the site, leaving a substandard residual private open space of approximately 25 sq.m for the occupants.
- The development is visually obtrusive and overbearing, negatively impacting the residential amenities of both the subject property and adjoining residences.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential zoning objectiveSection 14.10.4 Garden Rooms
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 42sqm single-storey timber garden room at 95 Cherryfield Lawn, Hartstown. The local authority refused permission because the structure's excessive footprint and scale represent overdevelopment of the residential site. Specifically, the development leaves insufficient private open space and fails to comply with Section 14.10.4 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, resulting in a visually obtrusive addition that harms the residential amenity of the ar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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