Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development's bulk, scale, and design fail to preserve or enhance the character of the existing vernacular farmhouse and outbuildings, resulting in a discordant and obtrusive feature that would seriously injure the visual amenities of a High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is out of scale and character with the existing vernacular farmhouse, failing to remain subservient and leading to a significant loss of historic fabric and design integrity.
- The development would be visually intrusive within a High Value Landscape and negatively impact the scenic views from the adjoining Scenic Route S37.
- The applicant failed to provide an appropriate heritage assessment or specialist conservation report required to justify the alterations to these vernacular structures under the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RP 5-30Objective HE 16-6Objective HE 16-19Objective GI 14-9Objective RP 5-31Objective GI 14-12Objective GI 14-13Objective GI 14-14Section 5.12Section 5.13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the renovation and extension of a derelict 1901 traditional farmhouse and two outbuildings at Lahern, Baltimore, Co. Cork. The site is located on an elevated plateau within a High Value Landscape and adjacent to Scenic Route S37. While the Inspector noted that the principle of redeveloping such dwellings is supported by the Cork County Development Plan (Objective RP 5-30), the specific proposal was found to be overbearing. The design involved an extension prot...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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