25/4876
Permission for renovation/refurbishment of existing dilapidated and ruinous nineteenth centuary farm cottage-dwelling, removal/demolition of ancillary storage lean-to sheds and extension adjoining the original cottage, also the non-original entrance porch. Partial incorporation of and repair of existing stone walls belonging to previous farm outbuilding (rear yard). All along with construction of a new part two storey extension, comprising of integrated accommodation including new entry hall and bedrooms at ground floor level, new master bedroom suite, open plan kitchen and living space, balcony at first floor level. Provision of wastewater treatment system, tertiary treatment system/infiltration area, also all ancillary site works associated with the development. The site is accessed from the existing retained lane gate on the end of Cliff Road cul-de-sac.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessive in scale and massing, resulting in an overbearing impact on the original vernacular dwelling and a design that is incompatible with its rural landscape context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, mass, and bulk of the proposed development would have an overbearing impact on the existing derelict dwelling.
- The design of the extension is out of character with the rural setting and the existing vernacular architecture of the site.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with County Development Plan policy HE 16-21, which requires new buildings to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the landscape.