Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension would negatively impact neighboring residential amenities through overbearing physical presence, overshadowing of private spaces, and overlooking of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and proximity of the extension to the northern boundary would result in an overbearing form of development and significant overshadowing of private amenity spaces to the north.
- The placement of a large bi-fold window on the southern elevation would cause unacceptable oblique overlooking of properties located to the east.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new first-floor extension at 3 Holmes Cottages, Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The local authority refused permission because the development's scale, orientation, and proximity to boundaries would create an overbearing impact and overshadow neighboring gardens to the north. Additionally, the design of the southern elevation windows was found to facilitate overlooking of eastern properties, leading to a conclusion that the project would be detrim...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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