Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030 as it integrates successfully with the existing hillside settlement pattern and respects the architectural character of the adjoining NIAH-listed structure without causing significant injury to visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The renovation and extension of the 1980s bungalow is of a scale and design that respects the sensitive architectural context of the adjacent NIAH-rated cottage and the surrounding settlement pattern.
- The proposal provides a high-quality architectural solution that integrates with the 'High Scenic Amenity' landscape and does not adversely impact protected views or prospects from the public realm.
- Concerns regarding building regulations, loss of light, and procedural issues do not warrant refusal as they are either addressed through the revised design or governed by separate legal codes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS-P-1 (Settlement Frameworks)Objective TV-O-5 (Quality Design)Policy TV-P-3 (Development Standards)Policy UB-P-9 (Residential Amenity)Objective L-O-1 (Landscape Conservation)Policy L-P-2 (High Scenic Amenity)Policy L-P-7 (Protected Views)Objective AH-O-1 (Architectural Heritage)Policy AH-P-8 (NIAH Structures)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a third-party appeal against Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the raising of the ridge level (by approx. 1.6m) of an existing bungalow at No. 1 Golf View, Rossnowlagh. The development seeks to provide first-floor domestic accommodation and includes a new front porch and fenestration modifications. The site is located in a 'High Scenic Amenity' area on Ardeelan Hill. The primary issue was the impact on the setting of an adjacent cottage listed on the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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