Core Refusal Reason
The development has a direct negative impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining property and contravenes specific development plan standards regarding extensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the two-storey extension does not have an adverse impact on the amenities of adjoining properties, specifically regarding daylight and overshadowing.
- The development materially contravenes the requirements of DMS-55 of the Offaly County Council Development Plan 2021-2027 concerning residential extensions.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its impact on the welfare and amenity of neighboring residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.9.4DMS-55
Decision Document Summary
James Dunican sought retention permission for an existing two-storey extension to the rear of a semi-detached house at Bellmont or Lisderg, Co. Offaly. The site is zoned for Village Centre/Mixed Use. The application was refused because the extension, which is identical to a previously refused proposal, negatively impacts the residential amenity of the adjoining property through overshadowing and loss of light. The Planning Authority determined that the development contravenes standard DMS-55 of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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