Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a restricted site, resulting in a dwelling that is out of character with the area and provides substandard residential amenity for both future and existing residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is considered over-development of the site, being 'shoehorned' into a side garden in a manner that is out of character with the prevailing pattern of development in the vicinity.
- The development fails to meet minimum private open space standards and would significantly reduce the existing private amenity space of the parental home, contrary to SPPR 2 of the Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidelines.
- The siting and orientation of the house would lead to a poor quality of amenity for residents due to overshadowing, overlooking, and a deficiency in daylight penetration to the rear rooms.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 2.7CPO 3.2CPO 3.4CPO 8.14CPO 15.1CPO 16.13SPPR 1SPPR 2
Decision Document Summary
Nicola Fagan sought permission for a 99sqm detached single-storey dwelling in the side garden of her parental home on Dublin Road, Castlepollard. While the site is zoned 'Established Residential', the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal was deemed over-development of a restricted 0.04Ha site. The inspector concluded that the house would be out of character with the area, provide substandard private open space for both the new and existing dwellings, and negatively imp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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