Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed extension is of modest scale, respects the character of the host building, does not injure residential or visual amenities, and complies with the tourism policies of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024 without increasing site capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is modest in scale and proportions, respectful of the host building's design, and will not result in incongruous additions to the local streetscape.
- The design internalizes the rear yard area which serves to contain noise and light emissions, and as it features no overlooking windows, it will not lead to an undue loss of privacy for neighboring residents.
- The development provides a sheltered arrival area for guests without increasing the venue's capacity, therefore it does not place additional substantive demands on local services such as wastewater, water supply, or parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024Chapter 9 (Tourism)Appendix 3 (Development Guidelines and Technical Standards)Policy TOU-P-15Policy TOU-P-20Table 6 to Appendix 3 (Car parking standards)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey rear extension (approx. 23sq.m) to form a porch/lobby and the integration of two outbuildings (approx. 13sq.m) into an existing civil ceremony venue in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal. The site is centrally located and associated with the neighboring Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding over-intensification of use, noise disturbance, light spill, and non-compliance with previous planning conditions. The Inspector arg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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