Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the proposed development would not cause significant overshadowing and loss of daylight to neighboring properties at 7-10 Castlefield Terrace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information or shadow analysis regarding the potential overshadowing impact on the rear gardens and windows of houses at 8-10 Castlefield Terrace.
- The submission did not demonstrate compliance with the BRE document 'Site layout planning for daylight and sunlight; a guide to good practice, 2011' in respect of existing windows.
- The development would result in increased overshadowing that would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties and set an unfavourable precedent for similar development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling with a revised entrance and service connections at 13 Castle Villas, Killincarrig, Co. Wicklow. While technical issues regarding surface water drainage were identified, the primary grounds for refusal centered on residential amenity. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to adequately assess or mitigate the overshadowing impact on the rear gardens and windows of 7-10 Castlefield Terrace, concluding that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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