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a) demolition of domestic store and fuel store/boiler house attached to existing dwelling b) partial demolition of existing detached equipment store & construction of replacement equipment store & garage, d) construction of 2 No. single storey extensions to the North & south side elevations of existing dwelling d) boundary walls/fencing and ancillary site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was deemed unacceptable due to the excessive scale and height of the garage, which failed to appear subservient to the main dwelling, alongside concerns regarding the ancillary nature and privacy impacts of the southern extension.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed garage, featuring a 176sqm footprint and 6.2m height, is considered a visually dominant form of development that fails to remain subservient or ancillary to the primary residence.
- The design of the southern extension, including separate front and rear access points, creates concerns regarding its intended ancillary use and potential for independent occupancy.
- The inclusion of a habitable room window in the front elevation of the southern extension would result in overlooking and a loss of privacy for the neighboring property located directly opposite the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.27
Decision Document Summary
Joe Sheahan sought permission for the demolition of outbuildings and the construction of two single-storey extensions and a large replacement garage at a detached dwelling in Marlinstown, Mullingar. While the extensions were generally viewed as sympathetic to the existing house, the Planning Authority identified significant issues with the scale of the proposed 176sqm garage, which was found to be disproportionate. Additionally, the southern extension's layout suggested a lack of ancillary integ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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