Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to successfully integrate into the subject site due to poor design and siting, which would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and depreciate property values.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and siting of the extension fail to integrate with the existing dwelling and the surrounding area, resulting in a negative impact on visual and residential amenity.
- The inclusion of a cantilevered roof overhang over the side entrance is considered unacceptable and injurious to the amenities of neighboring properties.
- The development is contrary to Policy P-RLD6 of the Mullingar Local Area Plan and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-RLD6Section 9.9.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain and complete a two-storey side extension at 36 Abbeylands, Mullingar, a semi-detached dwelling. The proposal was refused because the design, which included a two-storey element at the rear not reflected in the front elevation and a cantilevered roof over a side path, failed to integrate with the host structure. The planning authority determined that the development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area, depreciate property values, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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