Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change from a 1.5-storey to a 2-storey dwelling would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the private amenity space of the neighboring property to the North East.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The transition from a storey-and-a-half to a full two-storey design significantly increases the potential for overlooking and loss of privacy to the private amenity space of the adjacent property to the North East.
- The specific placement and design of the first-floor bedroom no. 4 window on the front elevation is considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the neighboring dwelling.
- While the principle of development is established under the parent permission, the revised design fails to adequately mitigate impacts on the residential amenity of the surrounding area in its current form.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Zoning Objective A1 - ResidentialChapter 11 - Development Management Standards and Land Use Zoning ObjectivesSection 5 - Residential Development Standards11.5.1 Residential Development11.5.2 Urban Design
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a change of house type and positioning at a site behind Mystic Cottage, Bettystown, Co. Meath, proposing a 2-storey dwelling in place of a previously approved 1.5-storey structure. Although the site is zoned 'A1 - Residential' and the principle of development was established under a previous grant (LB/200065), the Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding the impact on the residential amenity of the neighboring property to the North East. Th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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