21903

minor deviations to 2 storey 2 bed terraced dwelling and ass. works built under permission 18/1296 at site to rear of 2 & 3 Boghall Cottages, Bray. This permission seeks retention permission for minor differences between the overall length and width of the permitted dwelling and the consequent changes to the site layout. Windows to all bedrooms were enlarged to meet building regulations. Planning permission sought to install partial opaque glazing to the rear bedroom of house no. 4 at first floor level to increase privacy

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is visually obtrusive, overbearing, and causes significant overshadowing and overlooking of adjacent properties, while providing substandard private amenity space for the dwelling itself.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The cumulative impact of the terrace being constructed closer to the northern boundary results in a structure that is visually obtrusive and overbearing for neighboring single-storey dwellings.
  • The proposed modifications fail to adequately address significant overlooking and overshadowing concerns regarding the curtilage of No. 3 Boghall Cottages.
  • The reduced size, shape, and orientation of the rear garden for House No. 4 fails to provide an acceptable level of quality private amenity space for future residents.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Wicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022 Objective: to protect, provide and improve residential amenities of existing residential areaPolicy HD9Policy R1Policy R2Policy R4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention and permission for modifications to a previously permitted dwelling at House No. 4, Rear of 2 & 3 Boghall Cottages, Bray. The changes included deviations in building dimensions and fenestration, alongside a proposal to set back the first-floor rear bedroom to mitigate impacts. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the structure remains too close to the northern boundary, causing undue overshadowing, overlooking, and visual intrusion for neighbor...
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