Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey front extension is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and inappropriate design, which would negatively impact the character of the existing dwelling and the surrounding rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and design of the extension would adversely affect the character and integrity of the original dwelling.
- The development would be visually incongruous within the rural landscape and injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective RCI 6-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 regarding design and landscape integration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a two-storey front extension and alterations to a dwelling house at Tullyland, Bandon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the extension's scale, height, and use of materials were incompatible with the traditional character of the existing house and its rural context. The decision noted that the development would contravene Objective RCI 6-1 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, which requires design to respect existing built forms a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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