Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage is considered overbearing and out-of-character due to its height, scale, and proximity to an adjacent dwelling, which would negatively impact residential and visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure, due to its height and location directly opposite the living area of an existing dwelling, is considered overbearing and would restrict daylight to the adjacent property.
- The development is visually obtrusive and incongruous with the rural character of the area, failing to respect the existing site context and visual amenities.
- The proposed access arrangement is deemed contrived and potentially undermines the necessity for the new structure, while the overall development would set an undesirable precedent for similar unneighbourly developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
13.4.8 Ancillary buildings13.2.2 Impact of development on its surroundingsSligo County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the retention of a concrete base and the construction of a 44.5sqm prefabricated steel domestic garage at Rathrippin, Collooney, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a rural area near the Unshin River SAC. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the structure's height (4.05m) and its position directly opposite an existing dwelling's living area were deemed overbearing and injurious to the residential amenities of neighbors. Furthermore, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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