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for alterations & two storey extension to existing bungalow to include at ground floor entrance, shower room, kitchen/dinning/living area, plant room and utility room. At first floor 3 no. bedrooms, one ensuite and bathroom, with new sewerage treatment system & entrance, connect to existing services.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed garage, by reason of its height, scale, and elevated location in close proximity to an adjoining residential structure, would be out of character with the area and injurious to the residential and visual amenities of the townscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 53 sqm garage is substantial in scale and its position on elevated ground 10 meters from a neighboring dwelling would result in an overbearing impact and loss of morning sunlight.
  • The proposed metal cladding is considered out of character with the village context of Rosses Point, where ancillary structures are typically screened or better designed.
  • The development is contrary to the policy objectives of the Sligo County Development Plan regarding the protection of townscapes and the maintenance of residential amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.2.2 of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a 53 sqm double bay garage to the rear of 'The Cottage' on The Promenade, Rosses Point, Sligo. The site is characterized by significant level changes, rising from the seaside promenade toward the north. While the Inspector acknowledged that the principle of a domestic shed is generally acceptable in this mixed-use zone, he determined that the specific design and siting were flawed. The Inspector's key arguments focused on the structure's 4-meter height and its...
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