Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to poor design and layout resulting in substandard residential amenity, overlooking of neighboring properties, and non-compliance with Fingal County Development Plan policies regarding dormer extensions and residential zoning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and layout provide an unacceptable standard of amenity for future residents and result in significant overlooking of adjoining properties.
- The development materially contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and specific standards for dormer extensions set out in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal would negatively impact the visual amenities and property values of the area while setting an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO23Section 14.10.2.5RS zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed an upper storey rear extension and associated removals at 2 Mulberry Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused the development on the grounds that it would provide a substandard level of residential amenity and cause unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties. The decision noted that the proposal failed to meet the requirements of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically regarding dormer extensions and the protection of residen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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