Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, contravening the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective and causing an overbearing impact on the adjacent property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which seeks to conserve and enhance the character of residential areas.
- The development represents overdevelopment of the site due to its excessive footprint, bulk, and design within a restricted site area.
- The two-storey extension would have an overbearing impact on the adjacent bungalow to the east, thereby injuring the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 14.7 Scenic Routes
Decision Document Summary
Eoin and Anne Doohan sought permission for extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling at No. 2 Main Street, Liscannor, Co. Clare, including a first-floor extension for additional bedrooms. Clare County Council refused the application, determining that the scale and bulk of the proposed works on a restricted site constituted overdevelopment. The authority concluded that the project would be contrary to the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective and would result in an unacceptable overbea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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