Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer and extensions are of excessive scale and poor design, resulting in a visually obtrusive and overbearing impact on the streetscape and character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer window is disproportionate in scale and height, lacking sufficient set down from the ridge, making it a dominant and incongruous feature.
- The overall design and scale of the extensions would create an overbearing intrusion into the streetscape, failing to respect the existing character of the area.
- The development contravenes specific objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 regarding sensitive design and visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS41Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the refurbishment and extension of an existing dwelling at 202 Ardilaun, Portmarnock. The local authority refused permission primarily because the proposed dormer window and extensions were deemed excessive in scale and height. The design was considered visually obtrusive and overbearing, failing to integrate with the existing streetscape or adhere to the Fingal County Development Plan's objectives for sensitive residential extensions....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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