Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion was refused due to its excessive scale and design, which would result in visual dominance, overshadowing, and a negative impact on the residential amenity of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the extension are out of character with the area and would be visually dominant and overbearing when viewed from neighboring rear amenity spaces.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not result in adverse impacts on adjoining properties through overshadowing and loss of light.
- The proposal materially contravenes the RS zoning objective and specific residential extension policies (SPQHP41 and SPQHO45) of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectivePolicy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application relates to a proposed attic conversion at 14 Mourne Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused permission on the grounds that the development's scale and design would be visually intrusive and overbearing for neighboring residents. Additionally, concerns regarding overshadowing and the lack of technical data to disprove such impacts led to the conclusion that the project would contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and set an inappropriate precedent for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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