Core Refusal Reason
The proposed side dormer is considered visually obtrusive and incongruous with the streetscape due to its scale and form, violating the design standards of the Dublin City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and form of the side dormer would result in an incongruous and obtrusive feature that negatively impacts the streetscape.
- The development would detract from the established character of the area and cause injury to the visual amenities of the neighborhood.
- The proposal is contrary to the specific design provisions of Appendix 18 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dormer roof extension to the side of a residential property at 7 Claremont Park, Dublin 4. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the structure's scale and design would appear as an obtrusive element within the streetscape, failing to respect the established character of the area. The decision noted that the development would be injurious to visual amenities, would conflict with the design standards set out in Appendix 18 of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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