Core Refusal Reason
The proposed replacement dwelling was refused due to excessive overbearing impacts on neighboring privacy and an inappropriate design that fails to respect the character and scale of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor plan and elevational treatment would result in significant overlooking and loss of privacy for adjacent neighbors, particularly regarding a first-floor habitable room.
- The bulk, mass, and overbearing form of the structure are considered out of context with the sensitive heritage character of the Pier Road Architectural Conservation Area.
- The design fails to harmonize with the traditional roofscapes and sympathetic modern forms of the surrounding area, resulting in a negative visual impact on the prominent streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZU 18-17HE 16-18
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling called 'The Chalet' on Pier Road, Kinsale, to facilitate the construction of a replacement dwelling. The site is situated within a sensitive Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) characterized by traditional heritage structures. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: firstly, that the design and window placement would cause unacceptable overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighboring residentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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