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Retention permission is sought for an as-built ground floor timber framed extension to the rear of an existing dwelling. The development will also include the completion of construction works of the proposed extension and include design updates as part of the proposed completed extension

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site due to its excessive scale and form, resulting in the unacceptable loss of functional, high-quality private amenity space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extension's excessive scale and central positioning within the rear garden result in overdevelopment, leaving only narrow, poor-quality strips of amenity space that offer poor functionality.
  • The scale and form of the structure are considered inappropriate for a rear extension in a residential area and would have an overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenity.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the immediate area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.8.35Zoning Objective A1Chapter 3Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 13

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention and completion of a ground floor timber-framed extension to the rear of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 14 Bryanstown Manor, Drogheda. Although the site is zoned 'A1: Existing Residential' where extensions are generally acceptable in principle, the application was refused due to the significant footprint of the extension relative to the site size. The planning authority determined that the development consumes nearly all the private amenity space, resulting in...
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