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Permission for development which consists of: permission for development at No. 14 Enda's Rd., Shantalla Galway. The development will include alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including the demolition of the existing garden store, a new 2 storey side/rear extension, and other ancillary site development and associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed first-floor extension exceeds the established rear building line, creating excessive scale and mass, and potentially interferes with a public sewer running through the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The first-floor element of the proposed extension extends beyond the established rear building line, which is considered unacceptable in terms of scale, mass, and length.
  • The design fails to adequately address the character and form of the existing building and the potential negative impacts on the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
  • The proposed extension appears to impact a public sewer/drain running north-south along the rear of the site, and the applicant failed to demonstrate agreement with Uisce Éireann regarding this infrastructure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.3.1 (l) Residential Extensions

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a two-storey side and rear extension at 14 Endas Road, Shantalla, Galway, an established residential area. While the proposal included a barrel roof design to mitigate overshadowing, the Planning Authority determined that the first-floor projection was excessive as it extended beyond the existing rear building line. Additionally, the development's footprint conflicts with a public sewer located at the rear of the property. Consequently, the proposal was deemed...
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