Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and massing that would overwhelm the heritage dwelling, negative impacts on residential privacy via overlooking, and insufficient environmental assessment regarding nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the proposed extensions would negatively impact the fabric of the mid-19th century dwelling, rendering the original house subsidiary and diminishing its architectural character.
- The proposed rooftop terraces and elevated circular balcony would result in direct overlooking of adjacent properties, causing injury to the residential amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not have a significant adverse effect on the Dalkey Islands SPA and the Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Specific Objective Policy HER20: ‘Buildings of Vernacular and Heritage Interest’Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan, 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of non-original sun rooms and the construction of significant extensions to Rock House, a mid-19th century period dwelling located on Coliemore Road, Dalkey. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the proposed modifications were considered inappropriate in scale and massing, which would overwhelm the heritage character of the original building. Furthermore, the design introduced privacy concerns for neighboring residents through new eleva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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