Core Refusal Reason
Impact on residential amenity of the neighboring property due to overlooking and overbearing nature.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension would result in the overlooking of the front, side, and rear gardens of the adjoining property at No. 19 Meadowlands.
- The development is considered overbearing due to its orientation and the inadequate separation distance between the proposal and the neighboring dwelling.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent within the estate and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a single-storey side extension to an existing dwelling at 20 Meadowlands, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority because it would negatively impact the residential amenities of the adjacent property (No. 19) through overlooking and an overbearing physical presence. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would establish a negative precedent for the estate and fail to align with the prin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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