Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's height, scale, and design are considered incompatible with the character of the area and would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, bulk, and scale of the proposed extension are excessive for the site's prominent location and would negatively impact the visual character of the area.
- The design fails to establish a sympathetic contextual relationship with adjoining properties, leading to a serious injury of residential amenities.
- The proposal directly conflicts with County Development Plan Objective ZU 18-9, which mandates that new developments must enhance the existing character and amenity of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZU 18-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the partial demolition of an existing single-storey apartment and the construction of a first-floor extension at Revatto Studio, Hermitage Lane, Summercove, Kinsale. Situated in the prominent Ardbrack area, the development was refused by the local authority due to concerns regarding its physical massing and design. It was determined that the scale and bulk of the project would be detrimental to the established pattern of development and the amenities of neighboring resident...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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