Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would negatively impact the character of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area and the setting of adjacent protected structures due to its height, scale, and reduced open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed pitched roof extension, combined with the site's elevated topography, would create undue overbearing impacts and visual prominence relative to adjacent protected structures within the Monkstown ACA.
- Increasing the footprint on a restricted site represents overdevelopment that would result in an insufficient quantum of private open space to serve the dwelling.
- The development would be injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the area and would likely depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER8Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)Section 12.11.2.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the replacement of an existing flat roof with a pitched roof extension and an increased building footprint at Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Located within an Architectural Conservation Area and in close proximity to protected structures, the development was refused due to its excessive height and scale which would negatively impact the historic context. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal represented overdevelopment of a restricted site, le...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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