Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's excessive height, bulk, and cumulative built form would result in an overbearing visual impact and is out of character with the surrounding residential area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height and bulk would create an overbearing visual impact on neighboring properties, causing serious injury to their residential amenities.
- The cumulative built form is out of character with the surrounding area and fails to comply with the RES zoning objective of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey extension at 30 Earlsfort Rise, Lucan, to link the existing dwelling with a previously constructed structure. South Dublin County Council refused the application because the scale and massing of the proposed works were deemed excessive for the site context. The planning authority determined that the development would be visually intrusive and inconsistent with the 'RES' zoning objective, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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