Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused as it is ancillary to an unauthorized apartment conversion and would result in unacceptable overlooking and visual impact on neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The fire escape stairs are ancillary to a development consisting of four apartments that does not have the benefit of planning permission, which conflicts with Section 32 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- The development is contrary to Section 13.8.9.1 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 as it creates new opportunities for overlooking into neighboring properties where no previous overlooking existed.
- The proposed 1.8m timber privacy screen is considered an inappropriate design solution that would be visually dominant, create an eyesore at an elevated location, and result in a loss of light and overbearing impact on adjacent residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.8.9.1Policy HOU 34NGB 6Section 13.8.35Section 13.8.10Section 13.8.17IU19Section 13.9.20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a fire escape stairs and full permission for privacy screening at 10 St Mary's Road, Dundalk, a mid-terrace building currently used as four apartments. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that the works are ancillary to an unauthorized residential conversion and therefore cannot be granted under Section 32 of the Planning and Development Act. Additionally, the Planning Authority concluded that the structure causes unacceptable ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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