Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey flat-roof extension, by virtue of its depth and height, would have an overbearing impact on adjoining properties and negatively affect residential amenity, specifically regarding sunlight and daylight.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's depth of 5.6m and height of 5.85m are considered excessive and would result in an overbearing impact on the adjoining neighbors.
- The development would negatively affect the residential amenities of the property to the north by way of its impact on sunlight and daylight.
- The design fails to meet the requirements of Development Management Standard DM 11, which mandates that extensions should not detract from the visual amenities of neighboring properties or cause overshadowing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9 of Volume 2Development Management Standard DM 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 44.27sqm two-storey flat-roof extension to the rear of an existing dwelling at No. 55 Cul Rua, Aglish, Co. Waterford. The site is located at the northern end of a terrace in a 'Rural Village' zoned area. While the Assistant Planner initially recommended a grant of permission, the Senior Executive Planner determined that the scale and massing of the proposal would be overbearing for the context. The current design was rejected due to its negative impact on t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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