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development consisting of the following: (a) construction of 1 no. detached 4 bedroom dwelling and associated garage, (b) new vehicular entrance via Carriag Abhainn, (c) demolition of existing stables building (d) all car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments service connections and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling's scale, height, and finished floor levels would result in an overbearing impact on adjacent residential properties and negatively affect the development potential of neighboring lands.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and height of the proposed two-storey dwelling, combined with its elevated finished floor levels relative to existing houses, would create an unacceptable overbearing impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties in Carriag Abhainn.
  • The proposed development would adversely impact the potential for future development on adjacent lands, thereby failing to ensure a coordinated approach to backland development.
  • Despite modifications from previous applications, the proposal remains contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its visual and residential amenity impacts.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-UHOU-4Section 13.3

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a single detached four-bedroom dwelling and garage on a backland site in Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, with access through the existing Carriag Abhainn estate. While the principle of residential development was acceptable under the Sligo County Development Plan, the proposal was refused due to its excessive scale and height. The Planning Authority determined that the dwelling's elevated finished floor levels would cause a significant overbearing impact on adjacen...
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