Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension was refused due to its excessive scale and height, which would result in a visually obtrusive addition to the terrace and cause significant injury to the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overshadowing and an overbearing impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the extension are incongruous with the existing terrace, creating a visually obtrusive feature that harms the character of the area.
- The height and proximity to the shared boundary would result in an overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of the adjacent residential property.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar structures that would further injure the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a first-floor extension with attic storage to the rear of a terraced house at 40 Glencullen, Fermoy. The local authority refused the application because the development's scale and design were deemed incompatible with the existing built form, representing a visually intrusive addition to the terrace. Additionally, the extension's height and positioning immediately adjacent to a shared boundary were found to negatively affect the amenities of the adjoinin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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