Core Refusal Reason
The development's side elevation windows result in overlooking of the adjoining dwelling and its private amenity space, causing injury to residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey extension includes side elevation windows that facilitate direct overlooking of the neighboring property at no. 9.
- The development is deemed seriously injurious to the residential amenities of adjoining properties due to the loss of privacy in habitable rooms and private amenity spaces.
- The proposal is contrary to the Sligo County Development Plan's objectives to protect and enhance residential amenity and does not represent proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.4.6 Extensions to dwellingsRE - existing residential areas zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for an as-built two-storey rear extension and alterations to an end-of-terrace dwelling at Old Bundoran Road, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Although the site is zoned for existing residential use, Sligo County Council refused permission because the extension's side-facing windows overlook the adjacent property. This overlooking was found to be detrimental to the privacy and amenity of the neighboring residents, violating the standards for domestic extensions est...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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