Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extensions are considered to have excessive bulk, scale, and poor design, which would dominate the rear elevation and negatively impact residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The bulk, scale, and design of the dormer extensions would dominate the rear elevation of the property.
- The proposal contravenes specific policies and objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the 'RS' Residential zoning objective.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and harm the area's residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2.5policy SPQHP41objective SPQHO45RS Residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of new dormer extensions at a residential property located in Deanstown, Balheary, Swords. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the extensions were excessively bulky and poorly designed, resulting in a dominant feature on the rear elevation. The decision noted that the development would contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the 'RS' zoning objective, which seeks to protect existing residential amenities, while also ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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