Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer and rear extension are excessively scaled, visually dominant, and fail to respect the character of the existing dwelling or protect the residential amenity of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear dormer is excessively wide and lacks sufficient set-back, making it a dominant feature rather than a subordinate one, which materially alters the dwelling's character.
- The rear extension's excessive length and proximity to the northern boundary create an over-scaled, intrusive form that fails to respect the existing dwelling's scale and reduces openness between properties.
- The development would seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate extensions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)Section 12.3.7.1 (ii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey rear extension and a rear dormer at a property in Clonskeagh, Dublin 14. The local authority refused permission because the dormer was deemed visually dominant and not subordinate to the roof profile, while the extension was considered over-scaled due to its length and lack of separation from the boundary. These elements were found to conflict with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding roof a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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