Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension was refused due to its overbearing impact on neighboring properties, visual obtrusiveness, and failure to meet residential amenity and design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of amenity for the rear windows and outdoor spaces of adjacent properties at Nos 12 and 16.
- The development is considered visually obtrusive and out of character with the established pattern of development in the area, contrary to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal fails to meet technical and qualitative standards regarding habitable floor-to-ceiling heights, private amenity space provision, and compliance with national apartment design guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H14Section 12.6.8Backland DevelopmentExtensions
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a first-floor rear extension to an existing apartment at 14 Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. The local authority refused permission primarily because the extension's length, width, and height would create an overbearing impact on the habitable rooms and amenity spaces of neighboring properties. Additionally, the design was deemed visually obtrusive and failed to meet basic residential standards, including minimum floor-to-ceiling heights and adequate scre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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