Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale and overbearing impact of the rear extension on neighboring property, and the visually obtrusive nature of the oversized dormer windows.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rear extension's height and length would create an undue overbearing impact and appearance on the adjoining property to the southeast, negatively affecting residential amenity.
- The proposed front and rear dormers are excessively large and bulky, making them incongruous and visually obtrusive features that are out of character with the existing streetscape.
- The development would set a poor precedent for future development and fails to comply with the specific standards for extensions and roof alterations set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 part (ii)Section 12.3.7.1 part (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a single-storey rear extension and the installation of dormer windows to the front and rear of a dwelling at 8 Milltown Grove, Dublin 14. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the proposal on two primary grounds: the rear extension was deemed to have an unacceptable overbearing impact on the neighboring property due to its scale, and the dormers were considered too large and visually discordant with the surrounding area. The decision concluded that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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