Core Refusal Reason
The proposed rear dormer and terrace would result in excessive overlooking and loss of privacy to neighboring properties, including protected structures, violating conservation area policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the rear dormer and the scale of the terrace would lead to significant overlooking and privacy loss for adjacent properties, including several protected structures to the east and west.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific standards for attic conversions and dormer windows as set out in Appendix 18, Section 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would undermine the Z2 zoning objective and Policy BHA9 by failing to protect the amenities of a residential conservation area, setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 18, Section 5Z2 zoningPolicy BHA9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought amendments to previous permissions at Oak Mews, 70 Charleville Close, Rathmines, involving internal alterations and the addition of a rear dormer and terrace. The local authority refused permission because the dormer's extension to the eaves and the terrace's scale would result in unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties, some of which are protected structures. The proposal was deemed contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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