211442
deviations to 2-storey, 2 bed terraced dwelling (Unit4) and associated works built under permission 18/1296 at site rear of 2 & 3 Boghall Cottages, Bray , Co. Wicklow. This permission seeks retention permission in the overall length and width of the permitted dwelling and the consequent changes to the site layout; enlargement to windows to all bedrooms; changes to windows and associated elevational changes to the north east elevation. Planning permission is sought to partially demolish the first floor rear and side wall and reconstruct walls set back; reduce the rear bedroom window opening and provide privacy screen; provide a pitched roof to ground floor kitchen dining room; incorporation of side garden into private open space; side garden fence to 1.8m ht; associated alterations to site layout and elevations. (This permission relates to Unit No. 4)
Core Refusal Reason
The development's excessive scale and proximity to the northern boundary would result in a visually obtrusive and overbearing structure that causes unacceptable overshadowing and overlooking of adjacent single-storey properties, while failing to provide adequate private amenity space for the dwelling itself.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The mass, scale, and proximity of the two-storey dwelling to the northern boundary creates a structure that is visually obtrusive and overbearing for the single-storey Boghall Cottages.
- Despite proposed modifications, the development would result in an unacceptable level of overshadowing and significant overlooking of adjacent properties, seriously injuring their residential amenities.
- The resulting rear garden for Unit 4 is of insufficient size, shape, and orientation to provide an acceptable level of quality private amenity space for the residents.