Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey rear extension is considered overbearing and dominant, leading to significant negative impacts on neighboring residential amenities through overshadowing and loss of light.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's length, height, and siting along shared boundaries would create an overbearing and dominant form of development when viewed from adjacent properties.
- The proposal would cause significant overshadowing and loss of light, resulting in a negative impact on the residential amenities of neighboring homes.
- The development is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, specifically regarding standards for residential extensions and the protection of existing amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoningSection 16.10.12Appendix 17
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey rear extension at 54 Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, within an area zoned Z1 to protect residential amenities. Dublin City Council refused permission because the scale and positioning of the extension were deemed excessively dominant and overbearing. It was concluded that the development would cause undue overshadowing and loss of light to neighboring properties, failing to meet the requirements of Section 16.10.12 and Appendix 17 of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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