23/514

Retention of alterations to part single, part 2-storey extension to rear of existing dwellinghouse as granted under 20/00076 to include: change of footprint, minor increase in permitted floor area, change of permitted flat roof to pitched roof for 2 storey extension fenestration of windows and doors, 2 no. additional rooflights to 2 storey extension and 1 no. lantern rooflight to single storey extension and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Material contravention of a previous planning condition regarding a roof overhang and subsequent depreciation of neighboring property value.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development materially contravenes Condition No. 5 of Planning Reg. No. 20/76.
  • The roof overhang on the western side of the two-storey extension is deemed inappropriate for the mid-terraced context.
  • The retention of the alterations would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity and contradicts proper planning principles.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention for alterations to a part single, part two-storey rear extension at No. 46 Mardyke Street, a mid-terraced property in Skibbereen. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the roof overhang on the western side of the extension violates a specific condition of a prior planning permission (Reg. No. 20/76). Consequently, the development was found to negatively affect the value of surrounding properties and was deemed contrary to the sustainable...
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