2118

(a) change of use of the existing dwelling house to a proposed child care facility including provision of an extension to the North Western side elevation at ground floor and first floor level including all material alterations; (b) change of use of the existing garage to proposed Utility room and open Shelter area including all material alterations; (c) Site works including the modification of the site entrance, provision of car parking spaces, pedestrian ramps, signage including all ancillary works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, featuring inappropriate scale and massing that conflicts with the established residential character, while failing to provide adequate parking and safe traffic circulation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed two-storey extension and increased ridge height are incompatible with the established single-storey character and rhythm of the surrounding streetscape, resulting in an overbearing impact on adjoining properties.
  • The development represents overdevelopment of a confined site, where the intensity of use and restricted access arrangements would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area.
  • The provision of off-street parking and set-down areas is insufficient and poorly laid out, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety due to restricted visibility and dangerous turning movements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.4.1Policy 20Section 5.1.1Section 5.5.1Table 24Section 5.3

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing single-storey dwelling in Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to a childcare facility, including a significant two-storey extension and site modifications. The subject site is located within a row of detached single-storey houses. Leitrim County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and massing of the proposed extension were deemed out of character with the established streetscape. Furthermore, the council determined...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.