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permission for retention is sought for previously installed door. Also planning permission is sought to create a terrace area which would facilitate a secondary means of escape from first floor level in the case of an emergency. Plans to erect new privacy screens, balustrade and escape ladder.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed first-floor terrace and escape ladder are considered out of character with the area and would lead to overlooking of neighboring properties, thereby injuring residential amenity and contravening development plan policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed terrace and escape ladder are incongruous with the established pattern of development in the residential area.
  • The development would create significant overlooking issues for adjoining properties, failing to protect and improve existing residential amenity as required by the site's zoning.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy ED P1 and the Development Management Criteria in Chapter 16 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 16Policy ED P1Section 16.8.13

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention for a door and permission for a first-floor terrace with an escape ladder at a two-storey dwelling on Staplestown Road, Carlow. While the site is zoned for infill residential use, the planning authority refused permission because the terrace was deemed out of character with the neighborhood. Furthermore, the structure posed a risk of overlooking adjacent private spaces, which would negatively impact residential amenity and violate specific design standards and p...
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