Planning permission up for 4 bed house in private 2 & 3 Bed estate

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I live in a new private housing estate consisting of 96 homes. Last weekend I realised that the end house across the road which has a large garden to the side is now looking for planning permission to build a 4 bed detached house on it. The houses in the estate are only 2 bed and 3 bed houses.
My question is how likely this is to get the go ahead and what is the process involved in putting in an objection?
 
If it doesn't effect the value of your home, e.g. turn your house into a terraced house as opposed to a semi, or it doesn't enfringe on your privacy or take awy some of your light, I don't know what valid reason you are going to come up with that will persuade the planners not to grant permission. Personally I can't see how it will have any negative impact on you as most estates now are made up of combinations of detached, semi-detached, apartments, 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed etc. etc. At least it's not apartments!
 
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You have grounds to object if it is out of keeping with the look of the estate. In fact, you can object for any reason you like, but the planners will discount it if it is just a rant! The council planning section should be able to give you the grounds on which you can make a reasonable objection.

You go to the council, pay your €20 fee and submit your objection.

Realistically to have a chance of success, I reckon you would have to get some of your neighbours on-board, so canvass opinion and see if anyone else objects to it. (They would also need to pay their fee and subject their objection separately).
 
I do see your point, but I purchased the house on the basis that it would contain 96 houses and that they were all 2 & 3 bed houses.Parking is limited as is and I'm personally not happy. This 4 bed may stick out like a sore thumb and I will view the planning. I contacted the council and they've put me in right direction.
I do take your points on board so I'll just speak to some neighbours to get their views.
 
Thanks yoganmahew. It's a 4 bed detached and although there are 2 and 3 bed houses in the estate they do all look very similar from the front view, which is why I purchased. I will contact a few neighbours and see what they think. Thanks for your advice though because I will ask the council their advice on what grounds we can object on too.

All advice very welcome as there are more houses in the estate that have the garden space to potentially do the same.
 
in the first instance check what date the planning notice went up as you only have 4-5 weks to register an observation not an objection....

the planners will take a more serious view of the observation if it comes from a number of households or residence association rather than an individual...

you have a number of grounds to raise an objection on -
- out of character with the rest of the development is prob your best bet.

parking concerns - 4 bed house possibly rented out means increased traffic in the area with additional cars and is there sufficient parking for these, you can also bring in safety concerns here depending on where it is situ in the estate

- housing need (also a big one), no need to build a new house in a new estate, especially in the current climate.

- residential amenity value - if this house is going up straight across from your house or going up to your backyard especially if you have current views of open space.

I am speaking from experience as we successfully got planning permission refused due to a similar situ,
 
Councils are generally encouraging higher residential densities and are favourable to infill developments.

The best approach may be to ensure that any specific problems get addressed in the planning conditions e.g.

You've mentioned parking - ensure that they provide off-street parking for the additional cars.

Ask that the external finish of the house be in an identical style to the other houses on the street.
 
What is the first step in making an objection? Is there a form or do I just send a letter? I've searched the local council website and don't see anything.
 
You can just send a letter but try and get the reference planning no which means it is dealt with more easily. I made an objection in the past which was successful. Just be specific in your objections and do them in bullet format. Good luck with it.
 
is this whole issue not just about jealousy that someone who bought an end of row house has enough space to build a house on it? i mean really how can a 4 bed house effect your quality of life that much that you'll submit an observation to the county council.
 
What are the grounds for your objecting to this development? Begrudery will not be sufficient.
 
I take it you realise that observations (e.g. complaints) on planning applications are public information, therefore your neighbours will know you have a problem with their application.
 
No begrudgery is not sufficent, I'm well aware of that. I have my reasons and they are good solid reasons.
 
Seriams, don't worry about people thinking you are a begrudger. Your reasons are your own. However the reasons for not allowing pp are very specific. The nature of the proposed development must be such that it is in contravention of existing planning guidelines e.g density.Check out as to whether or not the original development was reduced in size. If so, and it is often the case, this is relevant.
You have no right to a view, however you do have rights to light.Furthermore, there is a very specific amount of land needed in order to allow for the building of a 4 bed house. It is unlikely, unless the end site is very large, that the plans will allow this. This never stops people applying and very often it is not spotted in the planning office.A person who draws plans eg an architectural technician will be able to see this by looking at the plans, if you don't feel confident about this.
The proposed development must not be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area, in other words it must be in keeping with the existing development. So if someone is trying to put up something totally differant this is relevant.
What is called access and egress is also a relevant point i.e if the entrance /exit is on a corner and is potentially dangerous the planning authorities will not allow it.
Your personal likes or dislikes are not relevant. Planning is allowed/disallowed on the above points.Do a search either on line or in the council offices on any previous decisions re this development.If the previous development had to go to An Bord Pleanala you should be able to get the relevant file nos from your own council and then research it. You must object/make a submission in the first instance to your council. Thereafter, only people who first objected are allowed appeal to An Bord Pleanala. The objection/submission is best done in bullet points with the file no clearly stated as reference and on the covering envelope. Time is of the essence. Finally it only takes one valid objection ,you don't need to involve neighhbours if you don't want.
The people applying may well be within their rights, the planners will decide. They may also be flying a kite hoping that the neighbours will be too embarrassed to do anything.They are not doing this for enjoyment, they want to benefit, it is up to you to make sure they don't benefit wrongly at your expense. So to .....with anyone who says you're a begrudger
 
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