5288/22
Demolition of an existing single storey ground floor extension and out-building to side and rear and the construction of a part single storey and part two storey extension to the rear and side with alterations to existing internal layouts at ground, first and second floor levels of the existing three-storey dwelling and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would conflict significantly with the scale, form, and design of the existing and adjoining Victorian dwellings (Nos. 26 and 28), appearing visually incongruous from the public road and causing a detrimental impact on the visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would not have a serious adverse impact on the residential amenity of surrounding dwellings in terms of overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearance.
- The extension would conflict significantly with the character and design of the existing dwelling and its pair (No. 26), appearing visually incongruous when viewed from Gilford Road.
- The development would be contrary to Policy SC5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Z1 land use zoning objective due to its detrimental impact on visual amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application at 28 Gilford Road, Sandymount, proposed the demolition of a conservatory and outbuilding to facilitate a part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear and side of a 3-storey Victorian-era semi-detached dwelling. The site context is defined by a pair of distinctive period houses and the adjacent 'Windermere' apartment complex. While the Inspector acknowledged that the proposal was reasonably sited and would not negatively impact neighbor privacy or sunlight, the archi...PDF Document Missing
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