Core Refusal Reason
The proposed balcony would cause significant overlooking, negatively impacting the residential amenity and property value of neighboring homes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The balcony and independent external stairs would result in direct overlooking of adjacent properties, compromising their privacy.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and lead to a depreciation in the value of neighboring property.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the installation of a 4.5m x 1.8m balcony with external stair access to the side of an existing dwelling at 17 Dromkeen View, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure's elevated position would lead to intrusive overlooking of nearby residences. It was concluded that the development would diminish the quality of life for neighbors, negatively affect property values, and set a poor planning precedent for the surround...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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