Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its overbearing impact and overshadowing of neighboring properties, combined with an unacceptable reduction in private amenity space for the subject dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's length and proximity to boundaries would create an undue overbearing impact and cause excessive overshadowing of the rear garden at 31 Belclare Crescent.
- The development fails to protect residential amenities as required by the Z1 zoning objective and the specific design standards for extensions set out in the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The scale of the proposed side and rear extension would result in a serious deficiency in the quality and quantity of private open space remaining for the existing end-of-terrace dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 landuse objectiveSection 14.7.1Appendix 18, Section 1.1Appendix 18, Section 1.2Appendix 18, Section 1.3Appendix 18, Section 1.4Appendix 18, Section 1.6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a domestic shed and the construction of a new single-storey extension to the side and rear of 32 Belclare Crescent, an end-of-terrace house in Ballymun. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the structure's scale and positioning would be seriously injurious to the amenities of adjacent properties through overshadowing and overbearing physical presence. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the development would leave ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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