Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, featuring a discordant design that would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overshadowing, overlooking, and inadequate parking and open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey extension's height, form, and volume are visually discordant and overbearing, failing to respect the character of the Inner Residential Area and the existing pattern of development.
- The development represents overdevelopment as it fails to meet standards for car parking and private amenity space, leading to a significant shortfall in required residential infrastructure.
- The proximity to site boundaries creates unacceptable risks of overlooking and overshadowing for adjacent properties, which would depreciate local property values and harm residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 3.6Policy 3.6 (1)Section 3.7Section 3.4Section 11.3.1 (l)Section 11.3.1 (g)Table 11.6DM Standard 11.4.2DM Standard 11.4.4Section 11.3.1 (d)Section 11.3.1 (c)DM Standard 11.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 103sqm two-storey rear extension to an existing B&B at 7 College Road, Galway City, located within a zoned Inner Residential area. Galway City Council refused the application on the grounds that the scale and design of the extension were visually dominant and overbearing compared to neighboring structures. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed overdevelopment due to its failure to provide adequate car parking and private open space, as well as its potential t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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