Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered out of character with the existing dwelling and the surrounding neighborhood due to its design, building line positioning, and lack of integration, which suggests potential use as a separate dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed triangular roof design and metal/slate finish are incompatible with the character and form of the existing building and the established neighborhood.
- The positioning of the extension forward of the established front building line is contrary to the established pattern of development in the Shantalla area.
- The lack of physical integration at the first floor and the provision of a separate entrance imply the creation of an independent dwelling unit rather than a subordinate extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (l) Residential Extensions
Decision Document Summary
Mark Walsh sought permission for a two-storey and single-storey side extension at 3 Bóthar Cholmáin, Shantalla, Galway, on a triangular end-of-terrace site. Although the site is zoned for residential development, the Planning Authority identified significant design flaws. The proposal was deemed unacceptable due to a roof design that did not complement the existing house, a breach of the established front building line, and a layout that failed to integrate internally with the main dwelling, rai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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