Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extensions are of excessive bulk and mass, resulting in overbearing impacts, overshadowing, and visual intrusion on neighboring properties and the character of the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extensions' height, length, and proximity to boundaries create excessive bulk and mass, leading to overshadowing and overbearing impacts on the northern neighbor.
- The development would be visually dominant and obtrusive when viewed from surrounding properties to the north and south, negatively affecting the character of the original dwelling.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent, seriously injuring residential amenities and depreciating property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of rear returns and the construction of one, two, and three-storey extensions at 14 Railway Road, Dalkey. The Planning Authority refused the development due to its excessive scale and proximity to site boundaries, which would result in significant overshadowing and overbearing impacts on adjacent residential properties. Furthermore, the design was deemed to negatively impact the character of the existing dwelling and would establish a negativ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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