Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to unsympathetic design and scale that would negatively impact the vernacular character of the property and the streetscape, alongside concerns regarding the impact of the rear garage on residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the proposed extensions, particularly the large dormers, are unsympathetic to the existing vernacular structure and would appear incongruous within the Lower Main Street streetscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective SPQHO45 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires extensions to demonstrate sensitivity in design and safeguard the amenities of adjoining properties.
- The size, intended use, and access arrangements for the proposed rear garage would result in significant disruption and loss of residential amenity for neighboring dwellings through increased vehicular movement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for extensions to a single-storey vernacular property at 115 Lower Main St., Rush, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application because the significant interventions to the roof profile and the scale of the first-floor extensions were deemed visually intrusive and harmful to the character of the original building and the surrounding area. Furthermore, the proposed garage at the rear was considered inappropriate due to its size and the potential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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