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(a) retain alterations to my dwelling house, including elevational changes and (b) Planning Permission to finish part of the external walls of the same dwelling house and natural slate and carry out all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed use of natural slate on the external walls was deemed visually incongruous and injurious to the visual amenities of the rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

The proposed finish of natural slate on the front and side elevations is considered a visually incongruous feature that would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
Granting permission for this specific material finish would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
The proposal is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it does not harmonize with the existing environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

VOL 6. Section 1.5.6.1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Eugene Moriarty, sought permission for the retention of alterations to a dwelling and the application of a natural slate finish to external walls at Martara, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. While the Planning Authority granted retention for the structural alterations, they refused the natural slate finish. The refusal was based on the assessment that the material would be visually jarring, damaging to the local visual amenity, and would establish a negative precedent for the area....

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