Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension, by reason of its scale, bulk, and proximity to site boundaries, would result in visual obtrusion and an overbearing impact on adjacent single-storey properties, thereby injuring residential amenities and contravening local design guidance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension would have an unacceptable overbearing impact on the private amenity space of neighbouring single-storey properties to the west, particularly No. 5 Bolbrook Close.
- The proposal fails to comply with the South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide as it is not set back from the boundaries and does not allow for adequate separation.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'RES'Section 6.8.2 – Residential ExtensionsPolicy H14H14 Objective 1South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide, 2010 (Section 4)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against South Dublin County Council's decision to refuse permission for an 18.5 sq. m first-floor rear extension at 9 Bolbrook Close, Tallaght. The subject site is a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling that backs onto single-storey houses to the west. While the Inspector found that the principle of development is acceptable under the 'RES' zoning and that overshadowing to the east was not significant enough to warrant refusal, they concluded that the extension's 3m ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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