Core Refusal Reason
Adverse overshadowing of a neighboring property's ground floor window resulting in an unacceptable loss of residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey scale of the rear extension would cause significant overshadowing to the ground floor window of the adjacent property to the north east.
- The development would result in an unacceptable loss of residential amenity for the neighboring occupier due to the reduction in natural light.
- The proposal is in direct conflict with the design and amenity standards established in both the Wexford Town and Environs Development Plan and the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.08.11Section 18.13.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling located at Clonard Little, Wexford Rural. The planning authority refused permission because the height and massing of the extension would negatively impact the neighboring property to the north east through overshadowing. This impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining site was deemed to be in contravention of specific development plan policies regarding extensions and residential standar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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