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The development will consist of (A) The partial demolition of an existing dwelling and upgrade works to the retained section of the existing dwelling; (B) Construction of a new two-storey extension, physically connected to the retained portion of the existing dwelling; (C) Installation of a proprietary waste-water treatment system, including a raised percolation area; (D) Upgrade and improvement of the existing vehicular site entrance and new front boundary treatment to R147, to facilitate the proposed development; (E) and all ancillary site works associated with the above.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's excessive scale and massing fail to harmonise with the existing cottage, appearing as a new dwelling rather than a subordinate extension, thereby contravening development plan objectives and injuring visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposed two-storey extension are excessive, projecting 11.7m wider and 2.79m taller than the original cottage, which fails to respect the character of the existing structure.
- The development does not reflect the nature of a residential extension but instead appears as a new house akin to an existing dwelling, conflicting with the intended purpose of such developments.
- The proposal fails to harmonise or integrate with the existing dwelling, directly contravening DM OBJ 50 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and negatively impacting the visual amenities of the rural area.