Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and design, which would be overbearing, out of character with the streetscape, and detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's design, height, and scale are considered dominant and overbearing given the restricted plot size and proximity to neighboring structures.
- The proposed increase in roof ridge height and the addition of a large front dormer and balcony would negatively impact the streetscape and appear out of character.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent and contravene Objective SPQHO45 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding sensitive extension design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-and-a-half-storey extension at 19 The Hoar Rock, Skerries, a prominent coastal location. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because its scale and height were deemed excessive for the restricted site, leading to an overbearing impact on neighboring properties. Furthermore, the inclusion of a front-facing dormer and balcony was found to be visually intrusive and inconsistent with the established character of the streetscape, thereby fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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