Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to adverse impacts on residential amenity and estate character, combined with traffic safety concerns regarding visibility at the access road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and positioning of the extension would negatively affect the amenities of neighboring properties.
- The development would detract from the established character of the surrounding housing estate.
- The proximity of the extension to the access road creates a traffic hazard due to restricted visibility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a property located at Ballyhire, St. Helen's. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, that the design and placement would harm the residential amenity of neighbors and the character of the estate; and second, that the extension's location near the access road would compromise visibility, creating a potential traffic hazard....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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