23/6340
Permission for retention of minor alterations to existing granny flat extension permitted under planning reference number 22/4364 consisting of the following alterations: 1) retention of the additional floor area provided to the rear single storey extension between the previously permitted living room and the existing rear sunroom, 2) retention of change of roof type to the rear single storey extension from a permitted pitched roof to a flat roof and all associated site works
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission for retention as the minor alterations, including a change to a flat roof and additional floor area, do not negatively impact residential or visual amenities and are consistent with the zoning objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The switch from a pitched roof to a flat roof actually reduced the overall height by 1.37 metres, thereby lessening the impact on the appellant's property compared to the previously permitted design.
- The windows on the eastern gable are high-level or frosted and already had permission, meaning they do not facilitate overlooking or cause privacy issues for neighbours.
- The boundary wall along the side passage is sufficiently high to prevent passive overlooking from users of the passage into the adjacent property.