24/15

The renovation and extension of the existing two-storey cottage (total gross floor area 94m2), to include the demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension (9m2), non-original dormers, boiler shed, site wall, first floor section, and internal dividing walls; the construction of a part single-storey part two-storey rear extension (total gross floor area 91m2: ground floor 67.5m2, first floor 23.5m2); with associated landscaping and site works, including new site walls, on-site wastewater treatment system and percolation area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension's scale, design, and elevated position would negatively impact the character of the vernacular cottage and the visual amenities of the High Value Landscape and Scenic Route.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, proportions, and design of the extension, including large expanses of glazing, are incompatible with the character of the existing vernacular cottage and its rural coastal setting.
  • The development would negatively impact the visual amenities of the High Value Landscape and detract from views from the designated Scenic Route (L-4703-195).
  • The proposal materially contravenes multiple objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 regarding the protection of vernacular buildings and landscape integration.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GI 14-9HE 16-19HE 16-21GI 14-10GI 14-11GI 14-12GI 14-13GI 14-14

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the renovation and extension of a traditional two-storey cottage at Ardahill, Kilcrohane, situated in an elevated position within a High Value Landscape near a Scenic Route. The application was refused because the proposed extension's scale, modern design features, and external finishes were deemed inappropriate for the site's sensitive context. The planning authority concluded that the development would harm the character of the vernacular building, detract from the visual...
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