Core Refusal Reason
The proposed alterations, specifically the increased ridge height and dormer windows, would negatively impact the character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the architectural integrity of the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The raising of the roof ridge and introduction of dormer windows would materially alter the original roof profile and proportions, diminishing the building's architectural integrity.
- The works would disrupt the uniformity and rhythm of the roofscape within the ACA, setting an undesirable precedent for unsympathetic alterations in the vicinity.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate an appropriate response to the historic vernacular structure and materially contravenes specific heritage objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HE 16-18 (a)Objective HE 16-18 (c)Objective HE 16-18 (d)
Decision Document Summary
This application relates to the extension and alteration of a dwelling house on George Street, Churchtown, Mallow. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to its adverse impact on the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The planning authority determined that the scale, design, and siting of the proposed dormer windows and the increased ridge height would be incongruous with the prevailing character of the area and would damage the historic fabric of the building, resulti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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