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(A) DEMOLISH FRONT SINGLE STOREY SECTION OF EXISTING DWELLING, (B) CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO FRONT, (WITH RETURN TO REAR), SINGLE STOREY STORE TO FRONT AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL, BALCONY TO FRONT AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EXISTING REAR FLAT ROOF LINK, (C) BREAKING OUT NEW WINDOW TO SIDE (NORTH-WEST) AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND (D) ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's excessive height and scale would cause a significant loss of natural light and residential amenity to neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed ridge height increase from 5.2m to approximately 8.8m is excessive and would result in a significant loss of natural light to the adjoining dwelling to the south.
- The scale and proximity of the development to existing houses would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
- The projecting balcony and overall design would lead to unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy for the occupants of adjoining dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to demolish a single-storey section of an existing dwelling at Sea Green Lodge, Ballybunion, and construct a substantial two-storey extension with a projecting balcony, increasing the ridge height from 5.2m to 8.8m. The site is located in a residential area (zoned R2) overlooking a golf course. Following a request for further information, the planning authority determined that the height and scale of the new structure would cause significant overshadowing and loss of natural ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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