Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the increased outbuilding height results in excessive scale and massing that adversely impacts the residential amenity of the adjacent property and is out of character with the prevailing pattern of development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The outbuilding was constructed to a height of 3.08 metres, representing a 0.75-metre increase over the previously permitted height of 2.33 metres.
- Due to topographical differences, the structure presents a height of nearly 4 metres when viewed from the adjacent property to the south, creating an oppressive feature.
- The scale, massing, and proximity to boundaries are considered out of character with the area and would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought the retention of an increased outbuilding height at a mid-terraced residential property in Salthill, Galway. Although the applicant claimed the increase was due to the addition of a green roof, the Planning Authority found that the resulting structure—which appears nearly 4 metres high from the lower-lying southern boundary—creates an excessive and oppressive scale. Despite finding minimal overshadowing impacts, the council refused permission on the grounds that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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