Core Refusal Reason
The proposed redesign would result in significant overlooking of the private amenity areas of the adjacent dwelling to the south, seriously injuring its residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The addition of first-floor glazing to the rear elevation serving two bedrooms and an ensuite would directly overlook the private rear garden of the existing dwelling to the south.
- Due to the two-storey nature of the dwelling and its close proximity to the southern boundary, the proposal would cause an unacceptable impact on the residential amenities and privacy of the neighbouring occupants.
- The previously approved design under ABP-304779-19 is considered a superior solution as it does not impact the amenities of the neighbouring property in the same manner as the proposed redesign.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Residential (R4)CDP14.11CDP15.8CDP18.6Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
Drone Vision Ltd sought permission to modify the design of house no. 2 within a previously approved 81-house development at Limerick Road, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. The proposed changes included a reduction in floor area and the addition of new first-floor windows on the southern elevation. Clare County Council refused the application on the grounds that these new windows would lead to excessive overlooking of the adjacent property's private amenity space, thereby depreciating the value of the n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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