Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is considered excessive in scale, height, and massing, resulting in a top-heavy form that fails to integrate with the modest vernacular character of the existing cottage and lacks sufficient detail regarding impacts on adjoining residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design is considered excessive in bulk and massing, projecting 1.7m above the existing ridge line and failing to reflect the scale or proportions of the original dwelling.
- The application lacks accurate drawings of the adjoining property, including a rear extension that appears to encroach on the site, hindering the assessment of impacts on daylight, sunlight, and privacy.
- There is insufficient information regarding the legal rights and practical arrangements for the shared vehicular entrance and the technical design of surface water soakaways.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Section 13.9.20Section 13.16.18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the refurbishment and a 162sqm two-storey extension to an existing single-storey cottage at Loughantarve, Knockbridge. Although the principle of development is acceptable in Rural Policy Zone 2, the Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding the extension's 6.3m height and its failure to respect the vernacular character of the original house. Additionally, the omission of neighboring structures from the plans and unresolved issues regarding shared access a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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