Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor extension is considered an inappropriate form of development that would negatively impact the streetscape and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The first-floor extension would be visible from the public street and is deemed to have a negative impact on the character of the existing streetscape.
- The proposal would result in a negative impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties, specifically regarding potential overlooking from first-floor rear windows.
- The scale and height of the extension are considered excessive for the site context, with the Planning Authority only disposed towards a single-storey rear extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8 of Variation No. 1 to the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019Policy R2.6
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for an attic conversion and a first-floor rear extension at 4 Summerhill Terrace, Waterford, a mid-terrace dwelling. The Planning Authority assessed the proposal against the Waterford City Development Plan and concluded that the first-floor element would be visually intrusive on the streetscape and would adversely affect the privacy of adjoining residents through overlooking. Consequently, the proposal was deemed an inappropriate form of development, with the pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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