Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-story extension was refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and proximity to site boundaries, which would result in visual obtrusion and an overbearing impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's scale and bulk, being 0.7m wider than a previously permitted version, would result in a larger mass that is considered overbearing on the private amenity space of neighboring dwellings.
- The development fails to satisfy the design standards of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically contravening DM OBJ 50 regarding high-quality design and integration with the existing dwelling.
- The proximity to site boundaries and lack of setback on the first floor would cause significant visual obtrusion and negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent residents in terms of light and privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50Section 11.5.25INF OBJ 15Zoning Objective A1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-story extension to the rear and side of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 3 Dunloe Park, Windtown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located within a residential housing estate and is zoned 'A1 – Existing Residential'. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the extension's increased width and bulk compared to previous iterations would create an overbearing presence and cause visual obtrusion for neighboring properties. The d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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