Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the shed was deemed to have a potentially significant negative impact on the residential amenities of adjacent properties due to its height and proximity to the boundary, leading to concerns of overshadowing and overbearing effects.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shed's height of 6.9m and its orientation just 4.2m from the northern boundary create a risk of significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the rear gardens of the Gort na Null estate.
- The application lacked essential technical data, specifically cross-sectional drawings and a suncast analysis, necessary to quantify the loss of light and visual impact on neighboring residential properties.
- There is insufficient clarity regarding the intended use of the 260sqm shed, specifically whether it is for agricultural purposes or general storage associated with the dwelling, which is critical for assessing its compatibility with the site's residential zoning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 13.3Existing Residential objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention and completion of a 260sqm shed at Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, on lands zoned as 'existing residential'. While the principle of such a structure was not entirely dismissed, the Planning Authority raised serious concerns regarding its scale and location relative to the northern boundary. The inspector found that the shed's 6.9m height could result in unacceptable overshadowing and overbearing impacts on the adjacent Gort na Null residential estate. Due to these ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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