Core Refusal Reason
The proposed balcony would result in significant overlooking and a loss of privacy for neighboring properties, thereby failing to protect residential amenity as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed balcony would lead to increased overlooking of the rear and private amenity spaces of adjacent dwellings to the south-east and north-west.
- The development is non-compliant with Policy HOU 34 and Criterion 3 (Privacy) of Section 13.8.35 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unacceptable developments that negatively impact the residential amenity and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6HOU 3413.8.3513.8.37IU 19NGB 8IU 26IU 27
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the alteration of a dormer window and the installation of a 4.15 sq.m balcony at the rear of a semi-detached dwelling at 13 Cul Na Rath, Omeath, Co. Louth. While the principle of extending a domestic dwelling was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority determined that the balcony's proximity to boundaries would result in significant overlooking of neighboring private gardens. Consequently, the proposal was refused as it was deemed contrary to Policy HOU ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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