Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to excessive scale, height, and density which is out of character with the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), potential negative impacts on residential amenity regarding daylight and overshadowing, and non-compliance with national and local density guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical assessments regarding the loss of daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing for neighboring properties on Chapel Street, contravening Section 33.2.2 of the CDP.
- The 4-storey scale and height of the building is considered excessive and out of character with the adjacent Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the traditional two-storey terrace context of Chapel Street.
- The proposed residential density of 257 dph constitutes over-development of the site, significantly exceeding the recommendations of the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines and local policy P-UHOU0-2.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 33.2.2P-AHR-2P-UHOU0-2TC1P-UR-1TCF-5P-CG-2Section 33.3.5Section 33.3.6
Decision Document Summary
Northwest Investments Ltd sought permission for the demolition of existing buildings at 13-14 Chapel Street, Sligo, to construct a 9-unit apartment block. The site is located on a prominent corner within the town core, adjacent to an Architectural Conservation Area and several historic monuments including Sligo Abbey. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed four-storey height and high density were deemed out of character with the surrounding streetscape and tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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