Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's scale, design, and proximity to the boundary would negatively impact the residential amenity of the adjoining property through overshadowing, overbearance, and loss of privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity and length of the extension relative to the mutual boundary would result in an overbearing impact on the neighboring property.
- The bulk and design of the structure would lead to unacceptable levels of overshadowing and loss of privacy for the adjoining residents.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective PM46 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, which seeks to protect residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a part single-storey and part one-and-a-half-storey extension to Tooman Cottage in Lusk, Dublin. The planning authority refused permission because the development's scale and positioning close to the site boundary were deemed excessive. It was concluded that the extension would cause significant overshadowing and overbearance for the adjacent property, thereby failing to meet the standards for sustainable development and residential protection set out in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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