Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey front extension is visually incongruous due to its scale and forward projection, which would negatively impact the uniform character of the 20th-century streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and forward projection of the two-storey front extension would materially and negatively affect the visual appearance of the existing dwelling.
- The development would appear as a visually incongruous element on the streetscape due to a lack of precedent and the relative uniformity of the surrounding mid-20th-century housing.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific criteria of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding residential extensions and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.10 (i)Section 12.3.7.10 (iii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing side garage and front porch at 50 North Avenue, Mount Merrion, to facilitate a two-storey front extension. Located in a residential area characterized by uniform early-to-mid 20th-century housing, the application was refused because the extension's scale and forward-reaching design were deemed visually intrusive. The Planning Authority concluded that the development would disrupt the established streetscape, lacked local precedent, and contrave...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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