Core Refusal Reason
The proposed family flat extension was refused due to a failure to demonstrate need, non-compliance with design criteria, excessive scale and depth that would be visually overbearing to neighbors, and the creation of inadequate private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to demonstrate the necessary need for a family flat and does not meet the specific design criteria set out in Policy DM OBJ 49 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The extension is considered excessive in terms of massing, depth, and scale, which would result in a visually overbearing and dominant impact on adjacent residential properties.
- The development would lead to an unacceptable qualitative standard of usable private open space, contrary to DM POL 7, thereby injuring the residential amenities of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 49DM POL 7Zoning Objective A2Section 11.5.25KIL OBJ 1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 31.99sqm ground floor family flat extension to the rear of a semi-detached house at 12 Mill Avenue, Millerstown, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The site is zoned A2 - New Residential. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate the specific need for a family flat as required by policy. Furthermore, the extension's significant depth and scale were found to be visually dominant and overbearing for neighbors, whil...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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