Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessive in scale and massing, resulting in a visually overbearing impact on neighbors and failing to provide adequate quality private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's massing, depth, and scale are excessive, creating a visually overbearing and dominant presence when viewed from neighboring rear gardens.
- The proposed private open space is of an unacceptable qualitative standard due to its irregular narrow shape and inappropriate limited access arrangements.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent and is contrary to the 'RS' zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning RSObjective SPQHO35
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the development of an extension at 33 Hilltown Grove, Swords, a site zoned for residential use under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The local authority refused permission primarily because the scale and design of the extension were deemed visually intrusive and dominant relative to adjacent properties. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet Objective SPQHO35 regarding private open space, as the resulting garden area was considered poorly configured and difficult to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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