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(A) Remove the roof from the existing 2 storey building, (b) construct a new extension which will consist of a new second floor layout being constructed on top of the existing first floor layout building footprint, this will consist of a living area, (c) carry out minor alterations to front ( south west) and side (south east ) elevations, (d) carry out alterations to the floor plan layout on the first floor of the existing building and all necessary ancillary site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed second-floor extension is considered visually incongruous and obtrusive, failing to integrate with the existing streetscape and seaside character while negatively impacting the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is a visually dominant and obtrusive feature that fails to respect the scale, setting, and traditional seaside character of the Ballyheigue streetscape.
- The height and flat roof profile fail to integrate with the existing building and surrounding environment, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The proposal would result in a significant loss of residential amenity and privacy for the neighboring dwelling to the south due to overlooking from new dormer and corner windows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 6; Section 1.5.6.1Section 3.4BE-GO-02BE-GO-05BE-GO-08BE-OS-01
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a second-floor extension and internal alterations to an existing two-storey end-of-terrace building located in Upper Village, Ballyheigue. The development was refused as it was deemed visually incongruous and obtrusive, detracting from the established streetscape and seaside character of the village. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the extension would fail to integrate with the existing built environment and would cause significant in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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