Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extensions were refused due to their overbearing scale, excessive visual prominence, and negative impact on the character of the area and residential amenity, which materially contravened specific development plan objectives and the residential zoning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front and rear extensions are overbearing and visually prominent, breaking the established building line and negatively impacting the character of the area.
- The proposed dormer extension is excessively dominant on the roof slope, resulting in a negative impact on the residential amenities of the surrounding properties.
- The development materially contravenes specific objectives (DMS44, PM46, DMS41) of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and is inconsistent with the 'RS' zoning objective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS44Objective PM46Objective DMS41RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey flat roof extension to the front and part of the dwelling, alongside a dormer extension, at 27 The Bayside Square South, Dublin 13. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the extensions would be overbearing and out of character with the established streetscape, specifically citing the unacceptable breach of the front building line. Additionally, the dormer element was deemed too dominant on the roof slope, leading to a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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