Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a confined backland site characterized by excessive site coverage, inadequate private open space, and a design that fails to meet required separation distances, leading to poor residential amenity and potential overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a constrained site, with 75% site coverage and a significant deficit in the required private open space for two-bedroom dwellings.
- The layout fails to provide adequate separation distances (16m minimum required under SPPR 1), leading to concerns regarding overlooking, overshadowing, and a reduction in daylight for both the proposed units and adjoining sites.
- The proposal is considered piecemeal and disorderly development that contravenes Objective BSUA 02 of the County Development Plan and fails to comply with national standards for sustainable residential development in compact settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SCDO 01BSUA 02SPPR 2SPPR 1Section 13.3.12Section 13.4.3Section 13.4.7Section 13.5.3Section 13.4.9Section 13.4.10
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the demolition of an existing shed and the erection of two modern, flat-roofed, two-storey detached dwellings on a 0.023ha backland site in the town core of Belturbet. Although the principle of residential development is acceptable in this location, the Planning Authority refused permission because the scheme represents overdevelopment of a restricted site. The decision was based on excessive site coverage, insufficient private amenity space, and a design that would prejud...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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