Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable in terms of character and scale, and will not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area, thus according with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extensions are reasonable for the serviced urban location and are in general conformity with the zoning objectives and site development standards.
- There is no direct overlooking of neighbouring properties as the revised north elevation lacks window openings, maintaining residential privacy.
- The physical scale and position of the extension, including the single-storey garage element, do not result in undue overshadowing or an overbearing visual impact on the adjacent property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2Section 3.4 of Volume 2Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for alterations and extensions made during the construction of a part-single and part-two-storey extension at Bearlough, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford. Modifications include changes to window sizes and positions, the squaring of a previously chamfered garage wall, and a 2.1m extension to the first floor at the rear. The site is located in a built-up urban area characterized by a mix of residential and tourism-related developments. While third-party appel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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