Core Refusal Reason
The structure's excessive height and scale cause significant overshadowing of the main dwelling's rear bedroom, negatively impacting residential amenity and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's excessive height results in significant overshadowing of the applicant's main dwelling, diminishing the usability and residential amenity of a rear bedroom.
- The development is considered out of character with the local area due to its size and dominance, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
- The applicant failed to provide an accurate representation of the site on the submitted plans by omitting several other existing outbuildings and sheds located within the rear garden.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 16 - Development Management StandardsDMS16.90
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention and completion of an extended boiler house structure for domestic storage at No. 16 Templemichael Glebe, Longford. While the site is located within a residential zone of the Longford settlement envelope, the application was refused because the structure's height and scale cause unacceptable overshadowing of the primary residence's bedroom and are considered out of character with the surrounding area. Furthermore, the planning authority noted that the submitted site l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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