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conversion of his existing attic to habitable accommodation (2 bedrooms and a bathroom) including –1/ raising the existing ridge level. 2/ changing the roof profile from hipped ends to gable ends 3/new windows to the new gable walls (front and rear). 4/ 4 new velux rooflights, 1 to the south side and 3 to the north side of the roof. 5/ raising existing rear chimney to suit new roof profile. 6/ remove the existing chimneys to the side; all at roof level
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development poses a significant risk of overlooking adjacent private amenity spaces and causing overshadowing to the neighboring property to the north due to the increased ridge height and change in roof profile.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of new first-floor windows on both the eastern and western gable elevations creates an unacceptable potential for overlooking into the private amenity spaces of neighboring dwellings.
- The increase in ridge height from 5.25m to 6.549m and the transition from a hipped to a gable roof may lead to significant overshadowing of the dwelling to the north.
- The applicant failed to provide a daylight/sunlight analysis or a comprehensive Planning/Design Report to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely impact the residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21CPO 6.25Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the conversion of an attic into habitable accommodation at 'Mountrath', a single-storey dwelling on Meath Road, Bray. The works include raising the ridge height and changing the roof profile from hipped to gable ends. While the site is zoned for existing residential use, the Planning Authority determined that the development, as submitted, would negatively impact the privacy and light of adjacent properties. Consequently, the application was not granted permission in its cu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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