Core Refusal Reason
The development is a visually discordant and dominant feature that causes excessive overlooking of neighboring properties and fails to comply with specific County Development Plan standards for roof alterations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The timber deck and balustrade constitute a visually dominant and discordant feature at roof level that is out of character with the existing dwelling and the surrounding pattern of development.
- The structure results in excessive overlooking of adjoining residential properties, which seriously injures their residential amenity and privacy.
- The development fails to meet the criteria for roof/attic alterations set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a timber deck and balustrade at the second-floor attic level of a residence at 4 Olivemount Terrace, Windy Arbour. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure is visually intrusive and inconsistent with the character of the area. Additionally, the terrace facilitates significant overlooking of neighboring properties, violating privacy standards and failing to comply with Section 12.3.7.1 (iv) of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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