Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension was refused due to its excessive scale and bulk, which would result in significant overshadowing, overlooking, and an overbearing visual impact on neighboring residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and position of the extension are considered incongruous with the surrounding context and fail to comply with the design standards of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The development would be overly dominant and bulky, leading to excessive overshadowing of the rear of the adjacent property to the west.
- The proposal would result in unacceptable overlooking of the rear garden to the east, thereby seriously injuring the residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey rear extension and associated alterations at Gorey Corporation Lands, Gorey Urban. The local authority refused permission because the development's massing and design were deemed inappropriate for its setting. Specifically, the extension was found to negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties through a combination of visual dominance, loss of light to the west, and loss of privacy to the east, representing a failu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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