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Permission for the construction of a 28m² ground floor extension, demolition of existing 154m² roof, construction of a new roof structure of 270m² including overhang, new first floor accommodation including en-suite bedroom, alterations to elevations of dwelling, construction of a balcony at first floor level and all associated site works to existing dwelling house.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension's scale and design are inappropriate for a historic gate lodge, failing to respect the character of the estate feature and its historic landscape context.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, massing, and design details are unsuitable for an estate feature situated within a historic landscape.
  • The proposed development and replacement roof would engulf the original gate lodge and erode its architectural form.
  • The design fails to integrate with or respect the established character, pattern, and tradition of the existing built forms.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE16-06HE16-20

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a 28m² ground floor extension and associated works at a gate lodge located in Ellwith, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission because the scale and design were deemed incompatible with the building's status as an estate feature within a historic landscape. The development was found to overwhelm the original structure, eroding its form and failing to comply with heritage conservation objectives HE16-06 and HE16-20 of the County Development Plan 2022...
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