Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design that fails to integrate with the existing dwelling and a lack of technical information regarding wastewater and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's protrusion along the front façade and its prominent southern elevation location create an overbearing and visually intrusive development that fails to integrate with the original dwelling.
- The proposal contravenes specific residential and domestic extension objectives (SPQHP41 and SPQHO45) of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, negatively impacting the area's visual amenity.
- Lack of adequate technical details regarding wastewater treatment and surface water drainage poses a risk to public health and fails to meet mandatory planning standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Objective DMSO201Table 14.9Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for a single-storey ground floor extension to the front of an existing dwelling located at Belgee, Ring Commons, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to its poor design, noting that the extension's prominent position on the front façade would be visually intrusive and fail to harmonize with the existing structure. Additionally, the application was deemed deficient due to a lack of technical information concerning wastewate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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