Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension and family flat are excessive in scale, poorly integrated with the existing bungalow, and exceed the maximum floor area permitted for family flats under the Fingal Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and massing of the proposed extension fail to integrate with the existing dwelling and do not comply with the specific criteria for family flats.
- The design is considered incongruous with the character of the existing house and the established pattern of development in the locality.
- The proposed granny flat exceeds the maximum floor area specified in the Development Plan, resulting in a material contravention of Objective DMS43.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS43Objective PM46Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for modifications and extensions to an existing bungalow at Cul An Ti, Baldungan, Co. Dublin, to include a family flat. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed extension was too large, lacked proper integration with the main residence, and failed to meet the design standards for family flats. Specifically, the proposal was found to be incongruous with the local character and materially contravened the Fingal Development Plan 2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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