Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension constitutes overdevelopment that would negatively impact neighboring residential amenity through overshadowing and overbearing appearance, while detracting from the visual character of the existing dwelling and streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The massing, scale, and proximity of the extension would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the residential property to the north.
- The design lacks visual harmony with the existing dwelling and is considered a disproportionate, dominant form of development that is inconsistent with the established local pattern.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.2.2Section 14.10.2.3Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a single-storey extension at 23 Ormond Way, Swords, Co. Dublin, within an area zoned 'RS' for residential development. Fingal County Council refused the proposal because its scale and proximity to boundaries would cause overshadowing and an overbearing presence for the northern neighbor. Additionally, the development was found to be visually discordant with the host dwelling and the surrounding area, representing overdevelopment that contravenes specific policies and ob...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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