Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered an incongruous suburban design feature that would be out of context with the character of the rural area and would result in unacceptable overlooking and injury to the residential amenity of the adjacent property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The balcony is a prominent and highly visible feature that fails to integrate with the host building or the rural character of the High Scenic Amenity area.
- The structure would facilitate an elevated external amenity space directly facing the adjacent dwelling, leading to intrusive levels of overlooking.
- The proposal materially contravenes the County Donegal Development Plan policies regarding rural housing design and the protection of visual and residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH-P-6Policy RH-P-9Policy L-P-2Policy TS-P-1Rural Housing Location, Siting and Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to refuse retention and permission for a first-floor gable glass door and a new metal balcony at a detached dwelling in Ballyharry, Co. Donegal. The site is located within a rural landscape designated as an Area of High Scenic Amenity. The Planning Authority refused the application citing that the balcony is a suburban design feature at odds with the 'Rural Housing Location, Siting and Design Guide'. The Inspector concurred...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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