Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor balcony would cause undue overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighboring property at No. 14, negatively impacting residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the first-floor balcony to No. 14 would result in direct overlooking of the neighbor's front windows and private garden area.
- The development fails to protect the residential amenity of the adjoining occupier and is considered inappropriate within its specific site context.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 18.13.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations to the front elevation of an existing dwelling house located at Castleland, Ferns. The local authority refused the application because the inclusion of a first-floor balcony in close proximity to the adjacent property at No. 14 would lead to significant overlooking of that property's front openings and garden. This was deemed a failure to protect the residential amenity of the neighbor, making the development inappropriate for the area and contrary to the Wexfor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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