Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered overbearing and non-subservient, negatively impacting the residential amenities of neighbors and the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's height and scale are excessive for the restricted plot size, resulting in a dominant and overbearing impact on neighboring properties.
- The design fails to remain subservient to the original dwelling and would be visible from the front, detracting from the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal contravenes specific development plan objectives aimed at protecting visual amenities and the distinctiveness of the local streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Objective DMSO187Policy HCAP14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for a two-storey pitched roof extension at 13 The Cross, Skerries. The local authority refused the application because the scale and height of the addition were deemed inappropriate for the site's restricted size and its sensitive location within an Architectural Conservation Area. The development was found to be non-subservient to the host dwelling and likely to cause significant negative impacts on both the residential amenities of neighbors and the vis...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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