Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey rear extension is refused due to its excessive scale, incongruous design, and negative impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area, including overlooking and overshadowing of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's size and design are visually obtrusive and out of character with the existing development, negatively impacting the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area.
- The development would cause unacceptable overlooking of adjacent dwellings and their private spaces, while also overshadowing the neighboring cottage to the east.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RS' residential zoning objective and Objective PM46 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023, failing to protect residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves alterations and a two-storey rear extension at No 30 Baskin Cottages, Cloghran Swords. The local authority refused permission because the extension's scale and design were deemed incongruous with the established character of the area. Furthermore, the development was found to negatively impact neighboring residential amenities through significant overlooking and overshadowing, thereby failing to meet the requirements of the 'RS' zoning objective and Objective PM46 of the Fi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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