Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal represents a modest extension and alteration of an existing single-family dwelling in a built-up area served by public infrastructure. Given the separation distances from boundaries and the presence of adequate screening, the development will not seriously injure the residential amenity of adjoining properties by reason of overlooking or intrusion.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed single-storey extensions and garden structures maintain sufficient separation distances from the site boundary (ranging from 3m to 14m) to ensure no significant overlooking occurs.
- The existing 1.8m high 'hit and miss' boundary fence is considered adequate for residential privacy, rendering the appellant's request for a 2.2m high wall unnecessarily onerous.
- Public water and sewerage services are available, and the scale of the proposed development will not have a material impact on the loading of the public foul drainage system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019Rosslare Strand LAPDraft Wexford County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report pertains to a third-party appeal against Wexford County Council's decision to grant permission for a domestic extension and free-standing garden room/beach store at Whitehouse, Rosslare Strand. The 0.13ha site is occupied by a bungalow in an area largely characterized by holiday home development. The appellant, an adjoining neighbor to the east, expressed concerns regarding the impact of new glazing on their privacy, the adequacy of the existing boundary fence, and potent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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