Core Reason for the Refused Part
The first-floor rear extension was refused due to its adverse impact on neighboring residential amenities, including loss of light and privacy, and its non-compliance with Policy SPQHP41 and the 'RS' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The first-floor extension's height, design, and proximity to boundaries would cause significant overshadowing, loss of daylight, and visual dominance over adjoining properties.
- The proposal is considered out of character and visually intrusive, failing to meet the 'RS' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity.
- The development contravenes Policy SPQHP41 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which sets standards for extensions to dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application at 17 Chapel Close, Balbriggan, sought retention for ground-floor works and permission for a first-floor rear extension. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting retention for the single-storey element subject to several conditions regarding drainage and design, but refusing the first-floor addition. The refusal was primarily due to the upper floor's negative impact on the daylight, sunlight, and privacy of neighboring residents, as well as its failure to align w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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