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to construct a porch to the front of the property, an extension to the side and back of the property, to remove the front boundary wall and provide off street parking at the front of the house, with associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey extension, by virtue of its scale, height, and massing, would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of the adjacent residential property at 48 Marian Avenue.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The two-storey element of the proposed extension is considered out of character with the established pattern of development in the area, where extensions to the rear and side of dwellings are predominantly single-storey in nature.
  • The scale and massing of the proposed development would have an unacceptable overbearing impact on the neighbouring dwelling at 48 Marian Avenue.
  • The proposal would lead to a significant loss of light and overshadowing of the internal living areas and rear garden of the adjacent property.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Sean Lyons, sought planning permission for a porch and a part single-storey, part two-storey side and rear extension at 46 Marian Avenue, Ennis, Co. Clare, a site zoned as 'Existing Residential'. While the principle of residential development is acceptable, the planning authority determined that the two-storey component was inappropriate for the context. The application was refused (as per the provided context) because the development was deemed out of character with the locality ...
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