Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its excessive scale and poor design relative to the existing vernacular cottage, insufficient technical information regarding conservation and structural integrity, and significant traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is overly dominant and fails to integrate with the existing vernacular cottage, contravening development plan objectives regarding the protection of historic building stock.
- Insufficient technical documentation was provided to assess the structural condition of the cottage or the suitability of proposed traditional refurbishment methods and materials.
- The development would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and a lack of demonstrated legal control or third-party consent for necessary visibility improvements on the adjacent road bend.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CH38Objective DMS129Rural Settlement Strategy
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the restoration of an existing vernacular cottage and the construction of an extension at Broomfield, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the proposed design was deemed out of scale and unsympathetic to the original structure's character. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide a comprehensive structural survey or adequate traffic safety assessments, specifically regarding sightlines and visibility at the site entranc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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