Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to overlooking concerns, non-compliance with separation distance standards, and the provision of inadequate residential amenity through the use of opaque glazing in a main room.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor extension fails to comply with Objective DMS28, resulting in overlooking of adjacent properties and potentially restricting future development on neighboring sites.
- The inclusion of opaque glazing for a main habitable room would provide a substandard level of residential amenity for the occupants of the dwelling.
- The development is contrary to the RS zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS28RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a first-floor extension at 9 Roselawn Close, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the rear-facing window layout would lead to overlooking and failed to meet the separation distances required by Objective DMS28. Furthermore, the planning authority found that using opaque glazing for a primary room would result in poor living conditions for residents, thereby conflicting with the residential zoning objectives intended to protect and improve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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