Core Refusal Reason
The proposed double-storey extension violates Section 12.3.7.1(ii) of the County Development Plan due to adverse impacts on residential amenity and insufficient residual private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension would result in significant overshadowing, an overbearing appearance, and overlooking of adjacent properties.
- The development would leave an inadequate amount of private open space to the rear of the existing dwelling.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments on constrained sites, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1(ii)
Decision Document Summary
Permission was sought for a double-storey extension to a dwelling at 36 Sandyford Hall Crescent, Dublin 18. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it failed to comply with Section 12.3.7.1(ii) of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding extensions in built-up areas. The proposal was deemed to negatively impact the residential amenity of the area through overshadowing and overlooking, while also failing to provide sufficient private open space for the subject prope...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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