WEB1482/22
The development will consist of the demolition of a 15m2,one storey, lean-to structure to the rear of the existing semi-detached dwelling & the construction of a 48m2, two-storey, pitched roof, extension with one rooflight containing a ground floor living space and first-floor bedroom to the rear of the existing semi-detached dwelling: all associated site, landscape, and ancillary works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in overshadowing and an overbearing impact on neighboring properties while providing inadequate residential amenity for the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would cause significant overshadowing and appear overbearing in relation to adjoining properties.
- The proposal would result in a poor level of aspect and outlook from the existing first-floor bedroom, seriously injuring the residential amenities of occupants.
- The project would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the Z2 residential conservation zoning objective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z2 land use zoning objectiveDublin City Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a 15m2 lean-to structure at 9 Beechwood Avenue Lower, Ranelagh. Dublin City Council refused permission because the scale and location of the development would lead to overshadowing and an overbearing presence relative to neighboring sites. Furthermore, the design would result in poor living conditions for the existing occupants due to restricted outlook from a bedroom, ultimately conflicting with the Z2 residential conservation zoning and the proper pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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