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Permission for: (1) Demolition of existing boundary wall enclosing rear garden; (2) Adjustment of existing vehicular entrance to provide an additional car parking space; (3) Construction of two storey brick and render two bedroom dwelling; (4) Construction of 1.8m timber fence to rear garden; (5) Construction of 1.2m. blockwork wall with planting and pedestrian access along The Twenties road; (6) All associated site, civil, drainage and landscaping works required

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that fails to respect the established spatial pattern of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The restricted nature and limited size of the 0.023ha site are insufficient to accommodate the proposed dwelling, resulting in a layout that is positioned too tightly against site boundaries.
  • The proposal fails to respect the existing spatial pattern of development in the immediate vicinity and includes a porch area that overlaps with the adjacent curtilage.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the 'A1 Existing Residential' zoned lands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.8.32Table 13.4Section 13.8.9.1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 13

Decision Document Summary

MNN Properties Ltd sought permission for the construction of a two-storey, two-bedroom infill dwelling and associated works at 1 Ferrard Park Road, Drogheda. The 0.023ha site is located on lands zoned 'A1 Existing Residential' and currently serves as the rear amenity space for an existing semi-detached house. Louth County Council refused the application, citing that the proposal represents overdevelopment of a constrained site. The planning authority concluded that the development fails to demon...
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