Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered visually prominent and excessive in scale and design, resulting in a negative impact on the visual amenity of the area and failing to demonstrate adequate remaining private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure is of significant visual prominence from Connacht Street due to the site's topography and a lack of appropriate screening.
- The scale and design of the structure are considered excessive in comparison to existing structures and are not in keeping with the character of the route.
- The application fails to provide a clear site layout demonstrating that sufficient private open space is retained for the existing two-bedroom dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
15.4.13 Domestic Garage / Store / Home-Work Pod / Garden RoomSection 15.6.7 - Private Open Spaces - Gardens, Terraces, BalconiesTable 15.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a 28sqm single-storey rear garden structure used as a home office, utility, and W.C. at 109 Village Green, Kilcock. The site is characterized by a rear garden that slants toward Connacht Street, making the structure highly visible from the public realm. The planning authority determined that the development's excessive scale and prominent design are incongruous with the surrounding context, negatively impacting the visual and residential amenity of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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