2460858

a two storey, 3-bedroom end of terrace house. Works completed include foundations, external walls and the roof. Planning permission is being sought for the completion of a two storey, 3-bedroom end of terrace house to include windows, all internal works, vehicular access and site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development as constructed deviates from previously permitted plans, resulting in an excessive ridge height and building line breaches that cause significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighboring properties and harm the visual character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The dwelling as constructed fails to maintain the established ridge height and building lines of the existing terrace, resulting in a visually incongruous structure that harms the character of the receiving environment.
  • The increased height and altered rear building line at the first floor create significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on the private amenity space of the adjoining property to the west (No. 6 Connolly Park).
  • The proposal conflicts with the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective of the Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024Policy 3-1Section 5.2.3Tipperary County Development Plan 2022National Planning Framework Objectives 4, 6, 11, 33 and 35Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2024)Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention and completion of a two-storey, three-bedroom end-of-terrace house at 15 Connolly Park, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on a site zoned 'Existing Residential'. Although a dwelling was previously permitted under Ref. 22/268, the structure as built significantly exceeds the permitted ridge height and breaches established building lines. Tipperary County Council refused the application because these unauthorized modifications result in an overbearing impact and loss of pri...
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