Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's excessive scale and height would cause significant overshadowing and overbearing impacts on the neighboring property, violating residential amenity standards and zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale, height, and extent would result in undue overshadowing and overbearing impacts on the adjacent property at No. 19 Corduff Cottages.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'RS' zoning objective and specific Development Plan policies (SPQHP41 and SPQHO45) which require extensions to be of appropriate scale and sensitively designed.
- The development would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of adjoining properties and would depreciate the value of the same, representing poor planning and unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential ZoningPolicy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the development of an extension at 18 Corduff Cottages, Dublin 15, a site zoned for residential use ('RS') under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Fingal County Council refused permission because the physical massing of the extension was deemed excessive, leading to negative impacts on the light and outlook of the neighboring dwelling at No. 19. The planning authority concluded that the design failed to protect the residential amenities of the area and was inconsistent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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