21704
for the development consisting of the partial change of use from commercial (licenced premises/public house) to residential comprising 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at ground floor, 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment at first floor. The proposed construction of 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments at first floor, 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments at second floor and 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments on third floor. Works will comprise of select demolition works and reconfiguration of the existing structure with modification to existing facades, the construction of an extension and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site resulting in an over-dominating presence and significant negative impact on the residential amenity of adjoining properties through overshadowing and loss of privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design, scale, and height constitute overdevelopment, creating an over-dominating presence that would cause overshadowing, overlooking, and loss of light to adjacent residential properties.
- The application failed to provide adequate details regarding floor areas, private/communal amenity space, and bin storage, and the proposed ground floor window for apartment no. 1 was deemed substandard.
- The development would seriously injure the amenities of the area, depreciate property values, and fails to integrate properly with the existing site setting and surrounding environment.