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To remodel and extend the existing bungalow, changes to window fenestration, first floor flat roof rear extension, attic conversion together with new cantilever square dormer extension to rear, extension to east side elevation incorporating existing garage footprint, provide new front porch, adjust main roof ridge height & front bay roof, additional car parking area to front garden area, together with all associated site works, landscaping and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is of an excessive scale and design that fails to be subordinate to the original dwelling, resulting in an overbearing impact and overlooking of adjacent properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is of an excessive scale and design that is not subordinate to the main building, which is contrary to the requirements of Section 33.2.16 of the County Development Plan.
  • The significant alterations to the roof form and the proposed increase in ridge height would result in an overbearing impact on adjacent properties and would be out of character with the uniform scale and form of the existing dwellings in the Dunes development.
  • The first-floor extension includes a side window that would result in a negative impact on the residential amenities of the property to the west by reason of overlooking, particularly given the lower finished floor level of the neighboring site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 33.2.16Section 33.2.2Section 33.3.8Chapter 19 - Strandhill Village Plan

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to remodel and significantly extend an existing bungalow at 4 The Dunes, Strandhill, including a first-floor rear extension, attic conversion, and an increase in the main roof ridge height. While the principle of development was acceptable under the 'eRES' residential zoning, the planning authority refused the application due to the excessive scale of the works, which would increase the floor area by approximately 77%. The proposal was deemed to have an overbearin...
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