Core Refusal Reason
The proposed backland development is considered haphazard and piecemeal, resulting in a negative impact on the residential amenities of adjoining properties through overlooking and visual intrusion, and is contrary to County Development Plan policies regarding infill and backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes haphazard and piecemeal backland development that fails to meet the high standard of design and layout required for such sites.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties (No. 8 and No. 9) through the loss of private amenity space, overlooking, and visual intrusion.
- The application is contrary to the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Section 3.15 and policies CD. P16 and UI. P1, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.15Policy CD. P16Policy UI. P1Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 12Chapter 15Chapter 16
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the erection of a single-storey dwelling house and ancillary works to the rear of an existing semi-detached house at No. 8 Saint Bridget’s Terrace, Carrickduff, Bunclody, Co. Carlow. The site is located on a long, narrow tract of land within an established residential area zoned for infill development. Although the principle of infill is supported by the County Development Plan, the application was refused because the specific design and layout were deemed hap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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