Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension and 7-metre deep terrace are considered overbearing and dominant, resulting in a significant negative impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties and non-compliance with development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension and 7-metre deep terrace would constitute an overbearing and dominant form of development due to their excessive length and scale.
- The development fails to meet the requirements of the Z1 zoning objective and Appendix 17 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, which aim to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1Appendix 17
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a first-floor bedroom extension and a 7-metre deep terrace over an existing ground-floor extension at 53 Kylemore Avenue, Ballyfermot. Dublin City Council refused permission primarily because the depth and scale of the first-floor additions were deemed overbearing and dominant when viewed from neighboring sites. The decision noted that the development would negatively impact residential amenities, violating the Z1 zoning objective and Appendix 17 of the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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