Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its poor architectural integration with the existing dwelling and its negative impact on the privacy and residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The flat-roofed two-storey extension is visually discordant with the permitted dormer design of the original house and fails to harmonise with the character of the surrounding area.
- The proposal contravenes local planning policies (Policy 16.8.13, DBF P13, and DBF P14) which require extensions to respect the scale and appearance of the principal building.
- The scale and proximity of the extension to the rear boundary result in significant overlooking of adjacent dwellings, causing a detrimental impact on their residential amenity and privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 16.8.13 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy DBF P13 of the Joint Spatial Plan for the Greater Carlow Graiguecullen Urban Area 2012-2018Policy DBF P14 of the Joint Spatial Plan for the Greater Carlow Graiguecullen Urban Area 2012-2018
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a two-storey rear extension and a roof window at a dwelling on Chaplestown Road, Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that the flat-roofed 'box-like' design was architecturally incompatible with the existing dormer-style house and would set an undesirable precedent. Additionally, the extension's bulk and positioning were deemed to cause unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties to the south, thereby failing to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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