Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed rear extension was refused due to its excessive scale and massing, which would be visually overbearing for neighbors and result in substandard private open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rear extension's excessive massing and scale would be visually overbearing and dominant when viewed from neighboring properties.
- The proposal fails to meet private open space standards (Objective SPQHO35) due to the site's narrow shape and the extension's irregular layout.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent and contravene Fingal Development Plan policies regarding residential extensions and amenity protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SPQHP41SPQHO45SPQHO35
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the retention of a front and side extension and the construction of a rear extension at 2 Turnapin Grove, Santry. While the planning authority granted retention for the front and side elements, it refused permission for the rear extension. The refusal was based on the rear extension's excessive scale and massing, which was deemed visually overbearing for adjacent residents, and the resulting poor quality of private open space, which failed to meet ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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