Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessive in scale and height, failing to respect the character of the existing dwelling and violating rural extension policies within a high-amenity zoned area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's increase in height and floor area fails to respect the character, scale, and proportions of the existing dwelling.
- The development contravenes Section 12.3.10.5 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires rural extensions to be of a reasonable or modest size.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the visual amenity of the area, which is zoned 'G' to protect high-amenity landscapes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.10.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing single-storey extension and shed at Glenview Cottage, Brides Glen Road, to facilitate a new extension. Located in a high-amenity area zoned 'G', the application was refused because the scale and height of the new structure were deemed disproportionate to the original cottage. The planning authority concluded that the development failed to meet the 'modest size' requirements for rural extensions, thereby threatening the visual character of the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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