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the partial demolition of existing structure to rear of existing dwelling (84.5m²). Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to commercial use. Construction of two storey extension to rear and side of existing dwelling (246m²). Proposed signage to front elevation. Along with associated site works necessary to complete this development including service connections, boundary treatments and landscaping
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Concerns regarding negative impacts on neighboring residential amenity (overbearance and overshadowing) and the excessive scale and height of the proposed extension within an Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear extension's position and scale raise significant concerns regarding overbearance and loss of daylight/sunlight for the adjacent residential property, 'Merville'.
- The height of the new structure is deemed overly dominant relative to the original dwelling and exceeds the scale of neighboring extensions, potentially detracting from the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The application lacks essential technical and design details concerning operational impacts (noise, odour, extraction), universal access (Part M compliance), and the retention of specific heritage features.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 5.1CPO 5.2CPO 5.18CPO 5.21CPO 5.22CPO 8.21CPO 8.22HER12
Decision Document Summary
TGD Cold Foods Ltd proposed the change of use of 'Menlo', a semi-detached house on Church Road, Greystones, from residential to a restaurant, including a 246sqm two-storey rear extension. While the site is zoned Town Centre and the commercial use is acceptable in principle, the Planning Authority identified significant issues with the proposal's scale and its proximity to the western residential boundary. The decision maker concluded that the extension would be overly dominant and negatively imp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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