Core Refusal Reason
The proposed family flat extension was refused due to its excessive scale and massing, which would be visually overbearing for neighbors, and the poor quality and layout of the remaining private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The massing, depth, and scale of the proposed extension are considered excessive, resulting in a visually overbearing and dominant structure when viewed from adjacent rear gardens.
- The development fails to provide an acceptable qualitative standard of private open space due to its irregular narrow shape, poor layout, and inappropriate access arrangements.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for similar projects and would be seriously injurious to the residential and visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Objective SPQHO35Zoning RS
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey side and rear extension to be used as a family flat at 33 Hilltown Grove, Swords, an area zoned for residential development. Fingal County Council refused the proposal primarily because its scale and design were deemed excessive, creating a dominant impact on neighboring properties. Furthermore, the resulting private open space was found to be of poor quality and layout, failing to meet the standards required for residential amenity under th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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