Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site and is visually incongruous with the established streetscape, failing to provide adequate residential amenity for future and existing occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 2.5-storey height and massing of the proposed dwelling are overly dominant and visually at variance with the predominant 2-storey pattern of development in the area.
- The restricted, irregular nature of the site results in overdevelopment, specifically failing to meet minimum quantitative and qualitative standards for private open space for both the new and host dwelling.
- The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of the vicinity and future occupants through overshadowing, overlooking, and inadequate parking sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.5.7Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.8.3.3Table 12.10Section 12.4.5Table 12.5Section 12.4.8.3Policy Objective PHP19
Decision Document Summary
The applicant seeks permission for a three-bedroom, 2.5-storey detached house on a 0.018ha site at the corner of Pearse Drive and Pearse Green, Sallynoggin. The site is a subdivided garden area of No. 337A, which was itself a previous terrace extension. The Inspector highlighted that the Board previously refused a two-storey dwelling on this site (Ref. PL06D.244540). The current proposal is deemed more intrusive, breaking the established building line and character of the 1940s/50s residential s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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