5039/26
Proposed new detached two-storey dwelling house with an attic level habitable bedroom and a single storey element to the rear to the side of existing house ; Proposed using the existing front vehicular access , site development works , demolition of side garage and shed , service connections , division of land , rainwater harvest tank under back garden , landscaping and boundary treatment , external alterations to existing house , block up rear facade bedroom 3 window and form side facade window opening , partial block up rear facade kitchen sliding door and insert swing door opening .
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's scale and proximity on a restricted site would cause overbearing impacts and significant overshadowing to the neighboring property, exacerbated by a lack of sufficient information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Insufficient information was submitted with the application to allow for a comprehensive assessment of the development's impact.
- The scale and proximity of the proposed dwelling on a restricted site would create an overbearing effect on the rear garden and elevation of No. 2 St Assam’s Road.
- The development would result in significant overshadowing, causing serious injury to the residential amenity of neighboring occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new detached two-storey dwelling house with an attic level at 2 Saint Assam's Road East, Raheny. The local authority refused permission primarily because the development, due to its scale and location on a constrained site, would negatively impact the existing neighboring property through overshadowing and an overbearing presence. Furthermore, the application lacked sufficient detail to justify the proposal, leading to the conclusion that it would be c...PDF Document Missing
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