Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the vehicular access and front garden parking space is considered out of character with the established streetscape and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a vehicular entrance and parking space in the front garden is out of character with the established pattern of development in the terrace, where pedestrian-only access and front boundary walls are the norm.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar interventions along this section of road, potentially leading to an excessive number of access points that would negatively impact the setting.
- The property already appears to have existing rear access from a shared service road which allows for vehicular parking, making the front garden development unnecessary and contrary to the area's character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-16Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023Zoning RE – existing residential areas
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to retain a single car parking space and a new vehicular entrance at the front of a mid-terrace dwelling at No. 5 Doorly Park, Sligo. The site is located within an area zoned for existing residential use where the objective is to protect and enhance residential amenity. Sligo County Council refused the application because the development is inconsistent with the character of the terrace, which typically features pedestrian access and boundary walls, and because...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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