SD22B/0404

Permission for a new first floor extension with new roof and roof windows to shed at rear of site and all associated site works; Retention of all new shed walls at ground floor and first floor level only that are connected to existing shed at rear of site and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey shed structure would result in an unacceptable visual impact and disorderly development due to its excessive height, building line, and poor relationship with the surrounding streetscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The height and building line of the two-storey shed structure would create an unacceptable visual impact on the adjoining streets.
  • The development represents haphazard, disorderly, and piecemeal planning that is seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
  • The proposal contravenes Section 12.6.8 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for future development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission and retention for a first-floor extension to an existing shed, including a new roof and roof windows, at 38 Walnut Close, Kingswood Heights. South Dublin County Council refused the application on the grounds that the resulting two-storey structure was incompatible with the surrounding context. The planning authority determined that the development's scale and positioning would negatively affect the visual character of the neighborhood, leading to a disorderly st...
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