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Development consisting of the following: (a) construction of 2 no. detached dwellings and associated garages, (b) new vehicular entrances via Carriag Abhainn, (c) demolition of existing stables building (d) all car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, service connections and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its excessive scale, elevated finished floor levels, and proximity to boundaries, which would result in significant overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing impact on adjacent residential amenities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and design of the proposed dwellings, particularly the significantly higher finished floor levels relative to the adjacent Carriag Abhainn estate, would result in a visually overbearing impact and cause unacceptable overshadowing.
  • The arrangement of window openings on the proposed houses would lead to direct overlooking and a substantial loss of privacy for the residents of neighboring properties.
  • The proposed development would adversely impact the potential for future residential development on adjacent zoned lands to the south and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-UHOU-4P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3Section 13.3Ballysadre Mini Plan 2017-2023

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for two detached dwellings, a new vehicular entrance, and the demolition of existing stables on a 0.267 ha backland site at Knoxpark, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo. Although the site is zoned for residential use, Sligo County Council refused the application. The decision was based on the project's failure to protect the residential amenities of the neighboring Carriag Abhainn development, specifically citing that the height and elevated floor levels of the new houses woul...
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