Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's design and scale would dominate and negatively impact the character and integrity of the existing cottage and the surrounding landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and form of the extension would negatively impact the character, setting, and integrity of the existing cottage.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective HE 4-6 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 regarding respect for existing built forms and landscape.
- The development would dominate the original structure and seriously injure the visual amenities of the area, contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a single-storey extension to a two-storey dwelling house in Caher Rossmore, Clonakilty. The planning authority refused the development because its scale and design were deemed to dominate the original cottage structure rather than respecting its character. It was found to be in material contravention of the Cork County Development Plan 2014, specifically policy HE 4-6, due to its negative impact on the visual amenities and the integrity of the existing built form....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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