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Permission for retention (1) for a hipped roof, extension to the front elevation at ground floor and first floor, extensions to the rear and side elevations at first floor & elevational changes of the original dwelling including stone cladding to all elevations, (2) Permission for retention for alterations to the original roadside boundary wall, (3) Permission for a new guarding at first floor to the front elevation of the original dwelling and (4) Permission to construct a detached domestic garage.
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, reversing the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the development is an acceptable form of residential use that respects the area's character and does not compromise traffic safety or residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development complies with Zoning Objective ZO 1.2 as it respects the character and scale of a neighborhood that has developed in a piecemeal, individualistic fashion.
- Adequate separation distances between the subject dwelling and surrounding properties are sufficient to prevent injury to residential amenities regarding sunlight, daylight, and privacy.
- The applicant demonstrated that 50m visibility splays are achievable from the entrance, ensuring the development does not represent a traffic hazard or danger to public safety.