Core Refusal Reason
Adverse impact on the residential amenity of adjoining properties due to overlooking, overshadowing, and visual dominance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey extension would result in undue overlooking and overshadowing of neighboring residential properties.
- The scale of the development would create an over-dominant visual impact that is incompatible with the immediate site context.
- The proposal fails to comply with the specific criteria for domestic extensions as set out in Section 18.13.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house at Walsheslough, Rosslare. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would negatively affect the residential amenity of adjacent homes through increased overlooking and loss of light. Furthermore, the extension was deemed to have an over-dominant visual presence, leading to a breach of Section 18.13.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan and r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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