Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that negatively impacts residential amenity through overlooking and overshadowing, while being out of character with the surrounding rural coastal setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed upper floor extension and balcony would result in significant overlooking and overshadowing of the adjoining private residence, specifically impacting a habitable sunroom.
- The three-storey scale is considered an overdevelopment of the site that is inconsistent with the established character of single-storey, dormer, and two-storey dwellings in the immediate area.
- Granting permission for a three-storey structure in this coastal rural setting would set a dangerous precedent for future inappropriate development in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for alterations to a previously approved development (ref: 20210440) at Ballina Upper, Castle Ellis. The proposal, which included a three-storey element and a balcony, was refused by the Planning Authority primarily due to its detrimental impact on the residential amenities of the neighboring property through loss of light and privacy. Additionally, the scale of the development was deemed out of character with the prevailing building heights in the coastal rura...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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