Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate scale and design, unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties, and the failure of the family flat to meet internal connectivity and design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the first-floor extension are out of character with the existing dwelling and the surrounding area, negatively impacting visual amenities.
- The development would cause unacceptable overlooking and fail to meet the required 22m separation distance between opposing first-floor windows, harming residential amenity.
- The proposed family flat lacks a required internal connection to the main house, violating specific development plan standards for such accommodation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Objective DMSO23RS zoningSection 14.10.3Objective SPQHO46
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension at 6 Bealing Grove, Tyrellstown, intended to include a family flat. Fingal County Council refused permission because the extension's design was deemed visually intrusive and out of character with the neighborhood. Furthermore, the proposal failed to maintain adequate separation distances to prevent overlooking of adjacent homes and did not provide the mandatory internal link between the family flat and the primary d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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