Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to meet design criteria for extensions or family flats, materially contravening the 'RA - Residential Area' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the proposed extension fail to satisfy the specific design criteria for ground floor rear extensions as set out in Objective SPQHO45.
- The application fails to demonstrate a specific need for a family flat, thereby contravening the requirements of Section 14.10.3 and Objective SPQHO46 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development represents overdevelopment that would result in a poor-quality environment, adversely affecting the residential character and amenities of the Hollystown area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.3Objective SPQHO46RA - Residential Area zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey rear extension to provide additional dining space at 21 The Meadows, Hollystown. The Planning Authority refused the application because the scale and design did not align with the residential zoning objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Specifically, the project was deemed to be overdevelopment that failed to meet the design standards for extensions and lacked the necessary justification required for family flat developments. Cons...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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