Core Refusal Reason
The proposed deck is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and proximity to boundaries, which would result in significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighboring properties while detracting from the visual amenity of the High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's excessive scale, bulk, and height relative to adjoining ground levels would cause serious injury to residential amenities through overlooking and a significant overbearing impact.
- The structure is visually discordant and relates poorly to the existing built form, establishing an undesirable precedent for similarly scaled developments in the locality.
- The proposal would seriously detract from the visual character of the designated High Value Landscape and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of an outdoor deck and steps to the rear of an existing dwelling at Sundance, Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development on the grounds that its disproportionate scale and elevated position would negatively impact the privacy and residential amenity of adjacent properties. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the structure was architecturally incompatible with the existing site context and would cause s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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