Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered excessive in scale and massing, failing to respect the character of the Tramore Architectural Conservation Area and the modest scale of the existing terrace, while posing significant negative impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and bulk of the proposed extension are excessive and not in keeping with the modest character of the existing dwelling or the surrounding terrace within the Tramore Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal would result in an overbearing impact and significant loss of residential amenity for adjacent properties due to overlooking from first-floor windows and the rear balcony, as well as potential overshadowing.
- The development as proposed would set an undesirable precedent for similar oversized extensions and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a significant extension to 'Myrtle Cottage', a dormer-style end-of-terrace house in Tramore, involving raising the roof height to accommodate first-floor bedrooms and adding a two-storey rear extension with a balcony. The site is located within the Tramore Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Planning Authority expressed serious concerns regarding the excessive scale and massing of the proposal, which was deemed unsympathetic to the historic character of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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