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Permission for development which consists of: to partially demolish a rear ground-floor utility and replace it with the construction of an extension comprising of a kitchen / dining room, front elevation modifications to the first-floor bedroom and ground-floor family room, changes to the front entrance, alterations to existing rear dormer windows, and modifications to the internal layout of the house and grounds
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet minimum private open space standards, is architecturally incompatible with the established character of the estate, and lacks sufficient detail regarding separation distances to prevent overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear extension results in an excessive 27% shortfall in private open space (78 sq.m provided versus 107 sq.m required) and features a ridge height that is considered overbearing for the site context.
- The contemporary design of the two-storey front extension is deemed out of character with the existing mock Tudor style of the residential estate and would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the enlarged rear dormer windows maintain adequate separation distances from opposing habitable room windows as required by national planning guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (c)Section 11.3.1 (d)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application concerns a detached mock Tudor dwelling at No. 15 Gleann Na Coille, Barna Road, Galway. The applicant sought permission for a rear extension, front elevation modifications, and enlarged dormer windows. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal was unacceptable due to a significant shortfall in private open space, a front extension design that conflicted with the estate's architectural character, and potential overlooking and overshadowing impacts on adjacent p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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