Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer and front extension are visually obtrusive, incompatible with the local development pattern, and fail to meet specific design standards for attic conversions and extensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer insertion and front extension fail to comply with the design standards for attic conversions and extensions set out in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed roof form and finishes are inconsistent with the established character of the area, creating a visually obtrusive and overbearing impact on the streetscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively affect the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2.5Section 14.10.2.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a development including a dormer insertion and a front extension at 61 Carne Court, Huntstown, Dublin 15. The local authority refused the proposal because the design failed to meet the specific criteria for attic conversions and extensions under the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. Specifically, the development was deemed visually obtrusive and incompatible with the surrounding architectural pattern, posing a negative impact on the streetscape and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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