Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessive in size, scale, and massing, failing to remain subservient to the original dwelling and negatively impacting the area's visual and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's size, scale, and massing are inappropriate and distort the original dwelling's form by protruding significantly to the north, south, and east.
- The proposal fails to appear subservient to the host dwelling and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the surrounding area.
- The development contravenes specific policies and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding domestic extensions and visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling in Adamstown, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused because the side and rear extensions were deemed excessive in scale and massing, failing to maintain a subservient relationship with the original house. The planning authority concluded that the design would distort the existing building's form, negatively affect the visual and residential amenity of the area, and contravene the Fingal Developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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