Core Refusal Reason
The application was not granted due to the omission of the side window from the submitted drawings and concerns that the rear dormer window is excessive in scale for a storage area, leading to potential overlooking of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted plans and elevations fail to show the location of the proposed side window, preventing a comprehensive assessment of the development.
- The scale of the proposed rear dormer window is deemed disproportionate for the illumination of a storage area and is out of keeping with planning requirements.
- The dormer window faces north and may result in the overlooking of rear gardens at adjacent residential properties, specifically No. 37 and 38 Wilmount View.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for an attic conversion featuring a rear dormer and a side window at 30 Taylor Hall, Kells, Co. Meath. While the principle of development is acceptable under the A1 residential land use zoning, the Planning Authority issued a request for further information (effectively stalling the grant). The primary concerns involve the omission of the side window from the architectural drawings and the potential for the rear dormer to negatively impact the residential amenity ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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