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raising the roof ridge, modifying the roof arrangement to accommodate second floor habitable rooms in both #4 and #5, extending #5 to the south side / front along with associated site works including a new shed, carparking shade sail, widening both existing vehicular accesses to the front onto R761 with the realignment of the boundary wall at the corner of R761 and Castle / Carrig Villas to improve sightlines

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale, height, and proximity to the neighboring property (No. 5a), which would result in significant overlooking, overbearing impacts, and a negative visual impact on the streetscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, height, and proximity of the extension to No. 5 Castle Villas, combined with the number of proposed windows, would result in an undue level of overlooking and an overbearing impact on the residential amenity of No. 5a Castle Villas.
  • The proposed extensions and alterations are considered out of scale, mass, and character with the existing dwellings and the surrounding area, leading to visual clutter and an incongruous appearance on a prominent corner site.
  • The development would have a negative impact on the streetscape along the R761 and Carraig Villas and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Greystones Delgany Kilcoole Lap 2013 - Zoning: SLC Small Local CentreWicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022 - Volume 3, Appendix 1, Development Design Standards

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved significant modifications to two semi-detached dwellings at 4 & 5 Castle Villas, Killincarrig, including raising the roof ridge for attic conversion, a three-story side extension to No. 5, and various site works such as a shade sail and new shed. The site is located in a mature residential area on a prominent corner. The application was refused because the proposed extension's scale and proximity to the neighboring bungalow (No. 5a) would cause unacceptable overlooking and ...
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