Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, leading to significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on adjacent residential property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the extension would result in an overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of the adjoining residential property to the north-west.
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of development on a restricted site, leaving inadequate private open space for the existing dwelling.
- The design and scale of the proposed extension are considered out of character with the existing dwelling and the established pattern of development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM R 1Section 11.4.3Objective HO O1
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for a partially constructed outbuilding and permission for a rear extension at 19 Castlebrook Crescent, Castletroy. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it was deemed to be an overdevelopment of a constrained site. The inspector concluded that the development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overshadowing and an overbearing presence, while also failing to provide sufficient private open space for the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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