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for the demolition of existing extensions to cottage, refurbishment of existing cottage and construction of a two storey extension, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, modifications to existing road boundaries and agricultural entrance setback and gate for site access and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is of excessive scale, height, and massing, resulting in a visually intrusive design that fails to remain subordinate to the original cottage and negatively impacts a designated Heritage Landscape and Scenic Route.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is excessive in scale, height, and massing, failing to remain subordinate to the original cottage and becoming the dominant visual feature on the site.
  • The design is visually intrusive and fails to integrate into the sensitive rural location, which is designated as a Heritage Landscape and accessed via a Scenic Route.
  • The development would detract from protected coastal views and materially contravene objectives CDP 14.5 and CDP 14.7 of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 4.10CDP 14.7CDP 14.5CDP 4.18

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of existing extensions and the construction of a large two-storey extension (222.13 m2) to an existing single-storey cottage (63.51 m2) at Carrowntedaun, Lahinch, Co. Clare. The site is located in a visually sensitive rural area designated as a Heritage Landscape and is accessed via the N67, a designated Scenic Route. While the principle of renovation was acceptable, the local authority refused permission because the scale and design of the e...
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