Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension would negatively impact residential and visual amenity due to its overbearing nature and visual incongruity when viewed from public areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, height, and location of the extension would result in an overbearing impact on the surrounding residential environment.
- The development would appear visually incongruous when viewed from the adjoining open space and the public roadway.
- The proposal is contrary to the specific requirements for dwelling extensions set out in Section 12.3.8.1 of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.8.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of an extension at 2 Belarmine Lawns, Stepaside, Dublin 18. The planning authority refused permission because the scale and positioning of the development were deemed to detract significantly from the visual and residential amenities of the area. Specifically, the extension was found to be overbearing and poorly integrated with the streetscape and adjacent open spaces, leading to a conflict with the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022 – 2028...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.