Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design within an Architectural Conservation Area, negative impact on neighboring residential amenity, and failure to provide adequate private open space for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and siting of the dwelling would negatively impact the architectural and historic character of the Churchtown Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development would detract from the residential amenity of the adjoining property to the east.
- The restricted and fragmented nature of the site provides inadequate private amenity space, resulting in substandard housing stock for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-15HE 16-18HE 16-21PL 3-3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling with a converted attic and two parking spaces at Parson's Yard, Churchtown, Mallow. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area, and the planning authority determined that the proposal's design and scale would harm the historic character and visual amenities of the village. Furthermore, the application was refused because it would negatively affect the amenity of the neighboring residence to the east and fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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